HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University football program is proud to partner with Phoenix Senior Living as a jersey patch sponsor for the 2026 season.
 
The Phoenix Senior Living logo will be featured on the Lions' uniforms throughout the season, highlighting a partnership rooted in community involvement and a shared connection to Hammond, America.
 
Phoenix Senior Living operates The Phoenix at Hammond just minutes from Southeastern's campus and Strawberry Stadium. The company's Louisiana management portfolio also includes The Retreat at Covington and The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge.
 
"We are excited to welcome Phoenix Senior Living as a partner of Southeastern Athletics," Southeastern Director of Athletics Jay Artigues said. "Phoenix Senior Living has an established presence in Hammond and throughout southeastern Louisiana, and the organization shares our belief in the importance of community, relationships and creating meaningful experiences. We appreciate their investment in our student-athletes and their support of the Lions."
 
The partnership reflects Phoenix Senior Living's commitment to the communities it serves and its focus on creating opportunities for meaningful intergenerational engagement. By connecting older adults with students and younger generations, PSL seeks to encourage shared learning, renewed purpose and relationships that strengthen the broader community.
 
"Football has a remarkable ability to bring generations together," Phoenix Senior Living founder and CEO Jesse Marinko said. "On game day, students, families, alumni, residents and longtime fans all become part of the same community. That sense of connection and belonging is central to who we are at Phoenix Senior Living, and we are incredibly proud to see our name represented on the Lions' uniform this season."
 
In addition to its sponsorship of Lion football, Phoenix Senior Living looks forward to exploring opportunities that connect Southeastern students and student-athletes with residents of its Louisiana communities. Those connections can create meaningful experiences for both generations while celebrating the stories, knowledge and traditions that residents have to share.
 
"Partnerships like this strengthen the connection between Southeastern Athletics and the community we represent," Artigues added. "We look forward to working with Phoenix Senior Living and identifying ways this relationship can make a positive impact beyond the football field."
 
Phoenix Senior Living provides assisted living, memory care and respite-care services at its three Louisiana communities. The Phoenix at Hammond offers assisted living, memory care and respite care; The Retreat at Covington provides assisted living and memory care; and The Pearl at Jamestown specializes in memory care and respite care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other cognitive challenges.
 
Southeastern will have the Phoenix Senior Living logo adorning its gold jerseys when it hosts North Alabama Saturday at 6 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium for Solid Gold Saturday. The game, sponsored by Burns Estate Planning and Wealth Advisors, will be televised on ESPN+ and can be heard on the Southeastern Sports Radio Network (Kajun 107.1 FM, The Highway 104.7 FM, The Boss 103.7 FM/WFPR 1400 AM).
 
The 2026 Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame class of Lacey Bockhaus (soccer), Don Griffin (football), Kevin Hughes (football), Gus Malespin (baseball), Cedric Patton (football) and Chris Province (baseball), which will be inducted at tonight's North Oaks Health Southeastern Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, will be recognized at halftime of Saturday's game.
 
ABOUT PHOENIX SENIOR LIVING
Headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, Phoenix Senior Living provides assisted living, memory care, and senior living management services to more than 55 communities across 10 Southeastern U.S. states. Guided by its core values - Empowering, Purposeful, Innovative, and Collaborative - Phoenix fosters communities where seniors thrive with dignity, purpose, and joy. Known for its commitment to excellence, hospitality, and resident-first service, Phoenix Senior Living continues to set the standard for senior care across the region.
 
Phoenix Senior Living's Louisiana communities are The Phoenix at Hammond, The Retreat at Covington and The Pearl at Jamestown in Baton Rouge. For additional information, visit phoenixsrliving.com.
 
TICKETS
For ticket information, contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit www.LionSports.net. Southeastern will continue offering mobile ticketing as the primary source for securing tickets. All tickets will be available via e-mail or text message in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Southeastern Football, follow @LionUpFootball and @Coach_Scelfo on X, like /SLUathletics on Facebook and follow @lionupfootball on Instagram.
 
TOUCHDOWN CLUB/S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the football program are encouraged to join the Touchdown Club. Lion football alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Touchdown Club and S Club (football) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern football program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics observes a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/clear.