Capitals Team Up with TikTok for New Jerseys and Exclusive Content
TikTok has officially announced a partnership with the Washington Capitals, expanding its collaboration to include the Washington Wizards, the Washington Mystics, the NBA G-League’s Capital City Go-Go, and NBA2K’s Wizards District Gaming. The partnership, set to run through the 2026-27 season, will impact various aspects ranging from in-arena branding to exclusive content on Monumental Sports Entertainment’s network.
Starting with the game against the Boston Bruins on September 24, the Washington Capitals’ white road jerseys will feature the TikTok logo. Additionally, TikTok is the title sponsor of the Capitals’ 50th Anniversary Celebration, which will encompass a series of events and initiatives commemorating 50 years of Caps hockey.
Jim Van Stone, MSE’s President of Business Operations, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the opportunity to engage with fans in unique ways across all Monumental Sports teams. Van Stone stated, “As a sports enterprise with a large and diverse fan base, we are excited to utilize TikTok to uniquely connect, entertain, and interact with fans across all of our Monumental Sports teams. TikTok empowers our fans to share their passion for the Caps and all our teams in their own unique ways.”
The Washington Capitals have already established a strong presence on TikTok, ranking as the eighth most-followed NHL team on the platform. With over 387,700 followers and more than 10.3 million likes on their content, the Capitals offer a variety of engaging content, ranging from behind-the-scenes footage to player highlights, making them one of the most followed NHL accounts on TikTok.
Beyond the Capitals, hockey content is thriving globally on TikTok, with popular hashtags like #hockey and #hockeytok generating millions of posts. Kate Jhaveri, TikTok’s Global head of marketing, praised Monumental Sports & Entertainment for their innovative approach to engaging fans through behind-the-scenes content, mic’d-up moments, and exclusive access to players. Jhaveri expressed excitement about partnering with MSE as they celebrate 50 years of the Washington Capitals.
The collaboration between TikTok and Monumental Sports Entertainment is poised to elevate sports content and fan engagement to new heights, fostering connections with a fresh generation of fans across the Capitals and all teams under MSE’s umbrella. This partnership signifies a strategic move to leverage TikTok’s platform to engage fans in innovative and interactive ways, enhancing the overall fan experience for supporters of these iconic sports franchises.