Were saying hellomoto to an exciting new addition to our North American sports partnerships portfolio: the San Diego Padres! Motorola and the San Diego Padres today announced a multiyear jersey patch partnership that will bring the iconic Motorola batwing logo to the shoulder of Padres uniforms beginning with the 2023 MLB regular season. 

The partnership, which was unveiled today through a video featuring third baseman Manny Machado and pitcher Blake Snell, is the first of its kind across all 30 Major League Baseball clubs. 

a home run dealIn addition to becoming the official jersey patch partner of the Padres, Motorola will serve as the presenting partner of the Padres Hall of Fame, including all-new interactive technology displays and product integration throughout the exhibit. Additionally, Motorola branding will be prominently featured on signage in left field and in various locations on display throughout the Petco Park. 

Motorola will also serve as the Official Smartphone Partner of the San Diego Padres and play a key role as Sponsor of the Padres annual Back to School event, which provides school supplies and clothing to underserved youths in the area.

a message from our executives We are thrilled to partner with a quintessential and innovative brand like Motorola to bring cutting-edge technology, design, and performance to Petco Park, said Padres CEO Erik Greupner. Motorola´s iconic logo on our jersey is a perfect alignment with our Padres brand, and we look forward to teaming up to provide a great experience for our fans.

Motorola and the Padres share a commitment and passion for creating meaningful consumer experiences, said Rudi Kalil, VP and general manager, North America at Motorola. Being woven into the San Diego Padres jersey is an exciting and pivotal moment for the Motorola brand and our innovative product line, and we´re thrilled to connect with Padres and worldwide baseball fans through this first-of-its-kind MLB partnership.

keep up with the action  With Motorola as the team´s Official Mobile Smartphone Partner, the Padres social accounts will be capturing and posting content exclusively from Motorola devices throughout the season. Follow the action on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.