Sharks Announce HCA Florida Healthcare as First-Ever Helmet Sponsor
JACKSONVILLE, FL — The Jacksonville Sharks are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with HCA Florida Healthcare , who will serve as the official helmet sponsor of the team for the upcoming season. This marks the first time in franchise history the Sharks have introduced a helmet sponsorship, setting a new standard for innovation and partnership in professional indoor football.
Through this partnership, HCA Florida Healthcare's branding will be prominently featured on Sharks helmets, symbolizing a powerful alignment between two organizations committed to excellence, performance, and community impact.
"This is an exciting endeavor with a new exclusive element. Said Sharks VP of ticketing David Diana. "A great way to expand the partnership between the Sharks and HCA"
As a leader in healthcare across the state, HCA Florida Healthcare shares the Sharks' commitment to serving the community at the highest level. This collaboration reflects a shared vision centered on health, wellness, and making a meaningful impact both on and off the field.
Chad Patrick and Reed Hammond, CEOs of HCA Florida Healthcare's Jacksonville Market, added:
"We are proud to partner with the Jacksonville Sharks. The co-branding of our logo on their helmets reflects the strength of our shared commitment to the community and underscores the collaborative spirit between our organizations. At HCA Florida Healthcare, we are deeply dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve, and this partnership represents an extension of that mission. By working together, we can further support community engagement, promote wellness, and make a meaningful impact both on and off the field."
The helmet sponsorship is part of a broader, growing relationship between the Sharks and HCA Florida Healthcare, built on mutual respect and a shared drive to lead within their respective fields.
With this historic move, the Jacksonville Sharks continue to position themselves at the forefront of innovation in the indoor football landscape - both in competition and in collaboration.
About the Jacksonville Sharks
The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The 4X Champions play all their home games on True Vet Field at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena. Sharks Season tickets for the 2026 season are now available, starting as low as $200. To become a Shark Nation member or for more information please call (904) 621-0700 or visit https://www.jaxsharks.com/shark-nation-memberships Follow the Sharks on Facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter and Instagram @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance and our directory of excitement Chum at facebook.com/chumsharks.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state's leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare's 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state's most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.