Last Updated: 2026.05.29
UNIQLO and Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Joint Plans to Engage and Support the Los Angeles Community – First Phase of Program Combines the Power of Clothing and Baseball to Make the World Better
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announced the next phase of their historic partnership, introducing a series of social impact initiatives for the Los Angeles community. The first phase of this joint program emphasizes events and activities to take place at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Building on a platform of shared values and a common drive to be the world’s No. 1 in their respective fields, the partnership’s next chapter is jointly created by the Dodgers and UNIQLO to emphasize giving back meaningfully. The program’s first phase will comprise activities and events that connect community, baseball, and UNIQLO LifeWear to benefit the people of Los Angeles, and to inspire its next generation.
Speaking of today’s announcement, Koji Yanai, Group Senior Executive Officer at Fast Retailing, said: “For everybody at UNIQLO, it is such a wonderful opportunity to partner with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and a great chance to bring people together. Since our partnership began, the Dodgers and UNIQLO have aimed to go beyond the scope of traditional sports sponsorships to make a significant social contribution throughout the greater Los Angeles area. We’re pleased to announce our first plans today and will continue to identify more ways we can have a positive impact together.”
“The Dodgers are thrilled by the dynamic steps that UNIQLO is taking to engage with the greater Los Angeles community,” said Lon Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Dodgers. “Thousands of our fans, especially children, stand to benefit immediately from these multifaceted initiatives. We couldn’t be more excited to team up with UNIQLO to launch these programs, and this is only the beginning of what will be a sustained, ongoing effort.”
The first phase of the program announced today will include three key initiatives:
1. UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium Academy
As a cornerstone of the partnership’s community impact, UNIQLO will launch the UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium Academy. This five-year initiative will provide over 10,000 middle school students with unique access to one of the most iconic sports venues in the world.
The academy will operate through a weekly, curriculum-driven program. Participants, known as “UNIQLO Field Scholars,” will explore the history and legacy of Dodger Stadium, the influence of Jackie Robinson and the Dodgers in advancing social change, and the broader cultural and global impact of the team.
The program will also provide behind-the-scenes exposure to stadium operations and introduce themes such as environmental stewardship through the stadium’s grounds and botanical gardens. Specially designed UNIQLO T-shirts will be provided to academy participants as a keepsake of their experience. Through this initiative, UNIQLO and the Dodgers aim to create a model for youth education that connects sport with learning, community pride, and future opportunity.
2. International Youth Baseball Programs at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
UNIQLO and the Dodgers will expand access to baseball through a series of international youth programs designed to foster skill development, cross-cultural exchange, and opportunities for young athletes. Open to youth aged 7-14, the program will include skills clinics and games, held at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium and locations across the region, involving Dodgers alumni. The first event will be held in August in collaboration with the World Children’s Baseball Foundation led by Sadaharu Oh, Japan baseball legend and world record holder for career home runs, bringing together young players from Los Angeles and Japan.
3. The Heart of LifeWear with The Dodgers
UNIQLO’s global initiative, The Heart of LifeWear, will be further expanded in Los Angeles with the support of the Dodgers this fall and winter, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Since launching in 2024, The Heart of LifeWear has provided one million pieces of new HEATTECH clothing annually to people in need around the world. Together, UNIQLO and the Dodgers will bring this global effort to the local community–helping deliver warmth, comfort, and essential support to individuals and families across Los Angeles.
These initiatives represent the first phase of UNIQLO and the Dodgers’ long-term commitment to community impact in Los Angeles. By bringing together the global reach of UNIQLO and the cultural significance of the Dodgers, the partnership aims to deliver meaningful value not only for fans, but for the broader community, creating opportunities that extend beyond the field.
The two organizations will continue to work on additional initiatives that build on their shared vision for the future.
