Press Releases

Riddell, a leader in football innovation, launched a new line of NFL licensed collectible helmets, the Blaze Alternate Collection, which is its latest release of officially licensed alternate helmet designs. The Blaze Alternate Collection is now...

Riddell kicked off year three of its Smarter Football program, inviting teams to apply for an equipment grant by demonstrating their commitment to advancing the game of football. Future Hall of Fame quarterback and Riddell brand ambassador Peyton Manning will join...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — June 7, 2017 — Today, Riddell, the leader in football innovation and protective equipment, announced the addition of legendary football player, Peyton Manning, as a strategic advisor to the business.

Riddell, the leader in football innovation, recently opened its 350,000 square-foot operations in North Ridgeville, Ohio, responsible for assembly of on-field...

ROSEMONT, IL - May 10, 2017 - Riddell and USA Football are pleased to announce the extension of an eight-year partnership through 2022 with greater integration serving the football...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — February 1, 2017 — Riddell, the leader in football innovation, was named in a recently filed lawsuit in the state of California by former college football players. For reference, the case is Adams v. Riddell, Dist. Court, ND California,...

Total of Ten Youth and High School Teams Spanning the U.S. and Canada Rewarded with New Product Donation from Football Equipment Innovator   Rosemont, Ill. – October 3, 2016 – Today Riddell announced the winners of its 2016 Smarter Football program,...

ROSEMONT, Ill. — August 26, 2016 — ROSEMONT, Ill. — August 26, 2016 — Riddell officially began construction on a new Kollege Town Sports facility and held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at the site in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The special event featured Riddell and Kollege Town senior leaders and employees, as well as customers, development partners and public officials. The Sun Prairie facility will support all aspects of Kollege Town’s apparel business, while also housing their “fanaKTive” graphics-based product line. A division of Riddell since October 2015, Kollege Town manages Riddell’s growing apparel category.

ROSEMONT, Ill. — July 13, 2016 — Riddell, the leader in football innovation, today officially kicked off the construction process for the company’s new facility in North Ridgeville, Ohio with a groundbreaking ceremony at the new site with its senior leaders and local workforce, development partners and public officials. The North Ridgeville operations will be Riddell’s new home for assembly of on-field football helmets and custom shoulder pads, and will serve as the company’s primary reconditioning plant. Additionally, Riddell will relocate its production of full-size collectible football helmets and distribution of most football gear and apparel to the new facility. The new facility is expected to open in early 2017.

ROSEMONT, Ill. — July 12, 2016 — BRG Sports, Inc., a corporate holding company of leading brands that design, develop and market innovative sports equipment, protective products, apparel and related accessories, today announced the appointment of Dan Arment to President and Chief Executive Officer.