SI Women’s Games Announces New Athletes & Brand Partners; Tickets On Sale August 17th
Toyota has signed on as the official Flag Football sponsor of the SI Women’s Games, building on its partnership with the NFL and dedication to growing Flag Football.
Tickets on sale starting Sunday, August 17 at 10am PST for purchase online and at the Frontwave Arena box office.
Sports Illustrated, the leader in sports journalism, today released the first wave of all-star talent that will be competing in the SI Women’s Games at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, Calif., in October. Throughout the week, fans can come watch athlete standouts including Diana Flores (Flag Football, Team Americas); Sloane Stephens (Tennis; Team Americas); Dearica Hamby (Basketball; Team Americas); Jordyn Poulter (Volleyball; Team Americas); Jade Carey (Gymnastics, Team Americas); Bryony Page (Trampoline, Team World) Helen Maroulis (Wrestling, Team Americas) and Raz Hershko (Judo, Team World). These women along with another 120+ athletes will be competing over the six day stretch, with one sport taking place each night.
"I'm so excited to be a part of this special initiative and see how the inaugural Sports Illustrated Women's Games will bring together some of the most talented female athletes in the world," said Grand Slam Champion, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Sloane Stephens. "Sports Illustrated has always celebrated women's sports and I'm proud to play a role in continuing to help drive the mission forward."
The event, taking place from Tuesday, October 28 - Sunday, November 2, 2025 will be available to fans both in-person and via broadcast through a key partnership with Scripps Sports for ION to be the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of the SI Women’s Games. Toyota, Official Automotive Partner of the NFL and Presenting Partner of NFL Flag tournaments across the U.S — spanning the NFL Flag Championships & Regional Tournaments as well as NFL Flag League Play, is deepening its commitment to advancing women’s sports. Building on its partnership with the NFL, and RCX Sports, and dedication to growing Flag Football, Toyota has signed on as the official Flag Football sponsor of the Sports Illustrated Women’s Games.
ION, the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of the SI Women’s Games, is one of the most-watched networks on television and is available on pay TV, connected TV and free, ad-supported streaming platforms and over-the-air in 123 million homes. As a leading broadcaster of women’s sports with more WNBA and NWSL events each season than any other U.S. broadcaster, their coverage of the SI Women's Games can also be viewed live on the ION FAST channel seen across all major streaming platforms. The Games can also be streamed live across Amazon Fire TV and Prime Video domestically with additional event coverage and programming, including highlights, athlete profiles, and host desk commentary that will be available On Demand via Amazon Fire TV.
As part of the overall SI Women’s Games experience, the team will be bringing to life the Frontwave Fan Zone, sponsored by Frontwave Credit Union. The Frontwave Fan Zone will be open to the public and will open an hour and a half ahead of the start of play each day and extend after the games each night and on the weekend. There will be athlete meet & greets, hosted conversations, premium partner footprints and local vendors onsite to engage with ticket and non ticket holders alike. The Frontwave Fan Zone will be free to enter and a unique opportunity to celebrate the sporting community in person with daily youth sports clinics, athlete conversations, signings, appearances and more.
As a publication deeply rooted in sports excellence, Sports Illustrated recognizes its responsibility to cover and encourage the growth of sport for future generations. To support this mission, Sports Illustrated and the SI Women’s Games are hosting junior exhibitions in the arena, prior to the start of play, giving up and coming junior athletes an opportunity to play on a big stage in front of the crowd. Ticket buyers will have an opportunity to see their favorite local, up-and-coming athletes compete at Frontwave Arena. Sports Illustrated is also excited to work in partnership with Visit Oceanside to draw in fans at home and away, with the goal of bringing more tourism, business and excitement to Oceanside, CA.
SI Women’s Games 2025 Schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 28 @ 6pm PST: Flag Football
- A three-game series between Team Americas and Team World
- First two games will be shorter and worth one and two points
- Third game is longer and worth three points
- *Sudden-death playoff in the case of a tie
Wednesday, Oct. 29 @ 6pm PST: Combat Sports
- 12 total matches between Team Americas and Team World
- Six matches in judo by weight class
- Six in wrestling by weight class
- *Sudden death playoff in the case of a tie
Thursday, Oct. 30 @ 6pm PST: Volleyball
- One best-of-five sets match, Team Americas vs. Team World
Friday, Oct. 31 @ 6pm PST: Gymnastics
- Artistic Gymnastics: Floor, Beam and Uneven Bars
- Rhythmic Gymnastics: Team and Individual
- Trampoline: Both Individual and Synchronized
Saturday, Nov. 1 @ 2pm PST: Basketball
- One full length game, 20-minute halves
- Team Americas vs. Team World
Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 2pm PST: Tennis + Awards Ceremony
- Each match will consist of an eight-game pro set
- Americas 1 vs. World 1 (singles)
- Americas 2 vs World 2 (singles)
- Americas vs World (doubles)
For those planning to attend the Games in person, Sports Illustrated and Frontwave Arena will be offering ticket discounts for the below groups:
- Kids Under 12: 50% off
- Seniors: 10% discount
- Military: 25% discount
To stay tuned for more on SI Women’s Games ticket availability, player updates and schedule of events, visit si.com/si-womens-games.
To request a media credential for the event, please fill out the form at THIS link.