Reds & Xavier University Partnership

Xavier University and the Cincinnati Reds are teaming up with a new 10-year commitment naming Xavier as the Official University of the Reds.

This long-term partnership brings together two of Cincinnati’s most storied and influential institutions, building on their shared strengths and deep roots in the region. Together, Xavier and the Reds will enhance academic opportunities for students and create new pathways for hands-on learning connected to one of Major League Baseball’s most historic franchises.

As the Official University of the Reds, Xavier students will gain access to real-world learning experiences, from exclusive internships and job-shadowing opportunities to on-campus engagement with Reds professionals. Each year, a significant number of students will be selected for immersive internships within the Reds organization, working alongside front-office leaders in communications and marketing, promotional events and operations, business analytics, fan engagement, and sales. This partnership reflects a shared belief that Cincinnati thrives when its institutions work together to invest in talent, innovation, and the next generation of leaders.

Xavier Night – April 24

On April 24, the Reds hosted Xavier Night at Great American Ball Park!

The first 500 fans to purchase a ticket received an exclusive co-branded Xavier and Reds hat and pregame festivities celebrated Xavier pride.

Cincinnati Doubleheader – May 14

On May 14, fans were treated to a Reds-Xavier doubleheader!

After the Reds beat the Nationals, fans had the opportunity to continue their afternoon at Great American Ball Park and take in a Big East showdown with Xavier vs. Creighton.

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Reds, Xavier Celebrate Partnership at XU Basketball Game

On January 14, the Reds and Xavier University celebrated their partnership during the XU vs. Butler basketball game, with festivities that included Reds All-Star pitcher Andrew Abbott firing off T-shirts to Xavier fans in the stands.

Later in the game, Cincinnati native, National Baseball Hall of Famer and Reds Hall of Famer Barry Larkin took the court to swap jerseys with his brother Byron, the most decorated player in XU history who is a Xavier Hall of Fame and the first-ever Musketeer player to have his jersey retired.

Muskies Celebration at Redsfest

The morning of January 17, on the main stage at Redsfest presented by PNC, Reds Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Doug Healy spoke about the excitement surrounding their new 10-year partnership with Xavier, which makes them the official university of the Reds. In addition, XU head baseball coach Billy O’Conner and members of the Musketeers baseball team took the spotlight and participated in festivities at the annual fan festival.

About Xavier University

Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-longest-running Catholic university in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks Xavier as one of the best universities in the country, while The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 391 Colleges in America."