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The latest from Rally Trading Cards — press releases, partnership news, and updates from the collegiate pickleball world.

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 4, 2026

Partnership will bring custom trading cards and collectibles to Kentucky's growing collegiate pickleball community

Rally Trading Cards Announces Partnership with University of Kentucky Pickleball Club

Cincinnati, OH — September 4, 2026

Rally Trading Cards, a sports collectibles and fan engagement company focused on helping athletes and teams celebrate their stories while generating new revenue opportunities, today announced a partnership with the University of Kentucky Pickleball Club.

Through the partnership, Rally will work with the University of Kentucky Pickleball Club to create custom trading cards and collectible products featuring the club and its players. The collaboration gives Kentucky players an opportunity to have their collegiate pickleball experience captured through professionally produced collectibles while providing the club with a new platform for fan engagement and fundraising.

"College pickleball is growing quickly, and the athletes and clubs building the sport deserve to have their stories celebrated. We're excited to welcome the University of Kentucky Pickleball Club to Rally and create something that players, families, alumni and fans can keep long after their college playing days are over."
— Hank Reed, Founder & CEO, Rally Trading Cards

For the University of Kentucky Pickleball Club, the partnership provides another way to showcase its players and continue building awareness and support for the program.

"We're really excited to partner with Rally and give our players the opportunity to be featured on their own trading cards. Pickleball has created an incredible community at Kentucky, and this is a unique way to celebrate our players, grow our club and give our families, friends and supporters something that represents what we're building here at UK."
— Mary Kate Hayden, President, University of Kentucky Pickleball Club

The collaboration will include opportunities for player cards, team collectibles, limited-edition releases, and other Rally products highlighting Kentucky pickleball.

"Being on your own trading card is something athletes remember. Our goal is to bring that experience to college pickleball while creating real value for the programs we work with. Kentucky is a great addition to what we're building."
— Hank Reed, Founder & CEO, Rally Trading Cards

Additional details regarding the University of Kentucky Pickleball Club's Rally collection, including product availability and release information, will be announced soon.

About Rally Trading Cards

Rally Trading Cards is a sports collectibles and fan engagement company that helps teams, athletes and organizations turn their players, moments and stories into products fans actually want to own — while creating new revenue opportunities for participating programs. Rally works across collegiate, youth, amateur and emerging sports to create professionally designed trading cards, collectibles and limited-edition products that celebrate athletes and strengthen the connection between players, teams, families and fans.

Media Contact

Hank Reed

Founder & Chief Rally Officer

[email protected]

RallyTradingCards.com

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 1, 2026

New Team Brings Competitive Pickleball to Greater Cincinnati

Cincinnati Rally Joins the Ultimate Pickleball League

Cincinnati, Ohio — September 1, 2026 — Cincinnati Rally has joined the Ultimate Pickleball League (UPL), bringing semi-professional, team-based pickleball to Greater Cincinnati.

Competitive UPL teams will feature players rated 4.0–5.49 DUPR, with DUPR serving as the league’s Official Player Rating System.

“Cincinnati is a tremendous sports city, and pickleball is growing throughout our region. Cincinnati Rally will give local fans a team of their own while creating opportunities for players, businesses and the community to rally behind the sport.”
— Hank Reed, Owner of Cincinnati Rally

“We are excited to welcome Cincinnati Rally to the Ultimate Pickleball League. Cincinnati has a proud sports tradition and a rapidly growing pickleball community, making it an ideal market for the league.”
— Charles Farr, Founder and CEO of the UPL

Select UPL matchups will be featured as the UPL Game of the Week on Selkirk TV, with additional live-streaming and digital coverage available through Sporfie. Additionally, $75,000 will be awarded for the winning team of the UPL Cup.

Tryouts for Cincinnati Rally will be announced soon. Players interested in tryouts and businesses interested in partnership opportunities can request additional information by visiting www.CincinnatiRally.com.

Details regarding tryout dates, roster selections, the home venue, schedule, tickets and founding partners will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Cincinnati Rally

Cincinnati Rally is a Cincinnati-based semi-professional pickleball team competing in the Ultimate Pickleball League. The organization is committed to competitive excellence, community engagement and growing pickleball throughout Greater Cincinnati.

Media, Tryout & Partnership Contact

Hank Reed
Owner, Cincinnati Rally
[email protected]

Meet Cincinnati Rally →

Announcement🎸 Coming SoonAugust 2026

Bootsy's "Capture The Funk" x Rally

The funk is coming to Rally. A one-of-a-kind collectible experience celebrating music, sports, community, gaming, and giving back.

🎸 The Funk Is Coming To Rally

Rally is teaming up with the legendary artist for a one-of-a-kind collectible experience celebrating music, sports, community, gaming, and giving back.

The Funk is coming. Stay tuned.

🎸

More Details Dropping Soon

Follow @rallytradingcards on Instagram to be the first to know when the funk officially arrives.

What Is Capture The Funk?

Capture The Funk is a custom-built UEFN Fortnite Capture the Flag experience created by the legendary Bootsy Collins — where rhythm meets strategy and the battle is as funky as the beat. Two teams, Funkateer Blue and Funkateer Red, face off in a high-stakes, three-round showdown in a Funk-fueled arena.

Music. Sports. Community. Gaming. Giving back. Rally is bringing it all together.

▶ Watch Capture The Funk on YouTube →

🎮 Esports & Gaming Collaborations

For esports and gaming collaborations and to help "Capture the Funk" — we would love to hear from you.

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Announcement🏈 Coming SoonAugust 2026

Murray State Flag Football x Rally

The inaugural season. A team making history. Milestones worth remembering.

🏈 The Inaugural Season Is Here

A historic first season. A team making history. Milestones worth remembering.

Rally is getting ready to celebrate it all. More to come.

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More Details Dropping Soon

Follow @rallytradingcards on Instagram to stay up to date on the Murray State Flag Football x Rally collection.

PartnershipAugust 16, 2026

Rally and Unleashed Flag Announce Partnership; "Rally Moment" to Debut at Pop the Flags in Grove City

New collaboration will celebrate girls flag football athletes through collectible cards, memorable moments and innovative event experiences.

Rally Trading Cards x Unleashed Flag Official Partnership — Pop the Flags

For Immediate Release

Rally and Unleashed Flag Announce Partnership; "Rally Moment" to Debut at Pop the Flags in Grove City

New collaboration will celebrate girls flag football athletes through collectible cards, memorable moments and innovative event experiences

Cincinnati, Ohio — August 16, 2026

Rally Trading Cards and Unleashed Flag are proud to announce a new partnership focused on celebrating athletes, growing the game of flag football and turning unforgettable performances into lasting collectibles.

The partnership will come to life August 22–23 at the Pop the Flags Girls Flag Football Showdown at Central Crossing High School in Grove City, Ohio.

As part of the weekend, Rally will introduce Rally Moment, a new collectible concept designed to capture memorable plays, performances and milestones from the event and transform them into limited-edition Rally cards.

"Flag football is exploding, and these young athletes deserve to have their accomplishments celebrated. Rally Moment is about capturing the excitement of something that just happened and giving the athlete something tangible to remember it by. Pop The Flags is the perfect place to introduce that concept alongside Unleashed."
— Hank Reed, Owner, Rally Trading Cards

The two-day Pop the Flags event brings together girls flag football athletes from across the region, competitive 5v5 tournament play, recruiting exposure and championship competition.

"Unleashed is about giving athletes opportunities to compete, be seen and create memories through this game. Partnering with Rally gives us another exciting way to recognize our athletes and celebrate the moments that make flag football special."
— Kevin Dickens, Unleashed Flag

The Rally and Unleashed partnership are expected to extend beyond Grove City through future tournaments, athlete collectibles, limited-edition releases, team sets, special event cards and other fan-engagement opportunities.

Rally Moment

Your Moment. Your Card.

Rally Moment is designed to connect the excitement of live competition with the lasting appeal of a physical collectible — giving athletes, families and fans a new way to remember the moments that matter.

Pop The Flags Girls Flag Football Showdown

August 22–23, 2026

Central Crossing High School

Grove City, Ohio

The event features girls divisions from 8U through 18U, combine testing, pool play, playoff competition and championship games.

About Rally Trading Cards

Rally Trading Cards create collectible experiences that celebrate athletes, teams, organizations and the moments that define sports. Through custom trading cards, limited-edition releases, fundraising programs, event activations and athlete-focused collectibles.

About Unleashed Flag

Unleashed Flag is committed to creating competitive, organized flag football experiences that provide athletes opportunities to develop, compete and lead on and off the field. Through tournaments, showcases, combines and other events, Unleashed is helping create opportunities for the next generation of flag football athletes.

Media & Partnership Inquiries

Rally Trading Cards

[email protected]

www.rallytradingcards.com

Press ReleaseAugust 2026

Rally Trading Cards & NCPA Announce Rally Debut Collection on National Pickleball Day

The first-ever collegiate pickleball trading card set is officially here — Rally Debut brings the sport's rising stars to the collector's market in partnership with the National Collegiate Pickleball Association.

Rally Debut announcement — Rally Trading Cards x NCPA press release graphic

NCPA and Rally Trading Cards Announce Landmark Collegiate Pickleball Partnership

Rally Trading Cards Named Official Trading Card and Fan Engagement Partner of the National Collegiate Pickleball Association on National Pickleball Day

Cincinnati, OH – August 8, 2026

The National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA) and Rally Trading Cards today announced a strategic partnership designed to bring collegiate pickleball athletes, clubs, fans and supporters closer together through premium trading cards, collectibles, fundraising and interactive fan experiences.

Under the partnership, Rally Trading Cards will serve as the Official Trading Card and Fan Engagement Partner of the NCPA, creating opportunities for collegiate pickleball clubs and players across the country to be featured on professionally produced collectible trading cards.

But the partnership goes beyond collectibles. Rally is designed to give collegiate pickleball clubs a new way to raise money, engage alumni and supporters, recognize their athletes, and build their programs — with no upfront inventory investment required from participating clubs.

"College pickleball is being built by an incredible community of student-athletes who are passionate about their schools, their teammates and the sport. Rally gives our clubs a completely new way to celebrate their players while creating meaningful fundraising and fan engagement opportunities. We are excited about what we can build together."
— Noah Suemnick, CEO, NCPA

Clubs participating with the NCPA will have the opportunity to create premium team trading card sets and collectible packs featuring their players. Programs may include limited-edition cards, parallels, autographs, memorabilia cards and other special releases designed to make collegiate pickleball athletes and teams collectible. Including, randomly inserted "Rally Cat" redemption cards and sponsorship activation for partners.

Cards can also incorporate player QR codes and interactive elements, creating a bridge between the physical collectible and the athlete, team, sponsors and broader NCPA community.

Collect. Connect. Support.

Rally's model is designed to turn every card into more than a collectible. Through team-specific releases, fundraising programs, sponsor integrations and special-edition cards, Rally will provide NCPA clubs with opportunities to generate revenue while giving fans, families, alumni and supporters a new way to connect with collegiate pickleball.

"Rally was created around a simple idea: every player has a story worth collecting. NCPA represents the future of pickleball, and this partnership gives us the opportunity to celebrate these athletes while helping clubs raise money and build stronger connections with their communities. We believe trading cards can become a powerful fan-engagement platform for collegiate pickleball and other sports coming soon to the Rally collection."
— Hank Reed, Founder, Rally Trading Cards

The partnership will also open the door to future innovations including event-exclusive cards, championship sets, limited releases, autographed cards, memorabilia cards, sponsor activations and other collectible experiences surrounding NCPA athletes and events.

About NCPA

The National Collegiate Pickleball Association (NCPA) is dedicated to growing and developing collegiate pickleball by connecting college clubs, student-athletes, competitions and partners across the country. Through competition, community and strategic partnerships, NCPA is helping build the future of collegiate pickleball.

About Rally Trading Cards

Rally Trading Cards is a sports collectibles and fan engagement company creating premium trading cards, limited-edition collectibles and fundraising experiences for athletes, teams, leagues and organizations. Rally combines the tradition of physical trading cards with modern fan engagement to help athletes and organizations celebrate their stories, connect with supporters and generate new revenue.

Rally Media Contact

Hank Reed

[email protected]

www.rallytradingcards.com

NCPA Media Contact

Noah Suemnick

www.ncpaofficial.com

Rally Cat — Official Mascot Card RLY-001

Mascot SpotlightRLY-001

Meet Rally Cat — The Official Mascot

Rally Cat is the hidden gem of the Rally Trading Cards universe. The Official Mascot card (RLY-001) is randomly inserted into packs — making every pull a potential Rally Cat moment. Find one and you've got something special.

Learn About Rally Cat →

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