Press Releases
June 05, 2018
Riddell Kicks-Off Fourth-Annual Smarter Football Program
Riddell today announced the launch of its annual Smarter Football initiative. Special for the fourth season of the program, Riddell and brand ambassador and strategic advisor Peyton Manning teamed up to unveil ’18 in 18’, inviting teams to apply for 18...
May 23, 2018
Riddell Bolsters Smart Helmet Technology Platform to Help Manage Head Impact Exposure for Today’s Athletes
Today, Riddell unveiled its InSite Training Tool (ITT), a web-based data center that collects and analyzes on-field head impacts. ITT comes as the newest feature in Riddell’s InSite impact monitoring platform providing robust analytic tools that create...
May 09, 2018
Riddell Response to Third-Party Laboratory Testing
Generally speaking, football helmets are permissible at all levels of play provided: 1) they meet the NOCSAE standard (at the time of manufacture); and 2) they have been properly recertified (Riddell recommends that helmets are...
December 19, 2017
USA FOOTBALL, RIDDELL AWARD MORE THAN $100,000 TO YOUTH AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ORGANIZATIONS IMPACTED BY HURRICANES HARVEY AND IRMA
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and Riddell, a premier designer and developer of football helmets and protective sports equipment, partnered to award a combined $106,000 in disaster relief...
December 13, 2017
Riddell and Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Unveil Helmets for 2018 Polynesian Bowl in Hawai’i
Today, the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) and Riddell unveiled the 2018 Polynesian Bowl Riddell SpeedFlex helmet design. As the official protective equipment partner of the Polynesian Bowl, Riddell works closely with the PFHOF to develop...
October 10, 2017
Riddell and Peyton Manning Announce 2017 Smarter Football Grant Recipients
Riddell and brand ambassador Peyton Manning announced the 2017 Smarter Football grant recipients today, delivering personalized videos directly to this year’s ten winning programs. The winners are comprised of a...
August 08, 2017
RIDDELL INTRODUCES NFL BLAZE ALTERNATE HELMET COLLECTION
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...
August 01, 2017
Riddell Launches Season Three of Smarter Football Program Offering New Equipment to Teams Advancing the Game
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...
June 07, 2017
RIDDELL WELCOMES PEYTON MANNING AS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNER
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.
May 23, 2017
RIDDELL OPENS NEW PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OHIO
Riddell, the leader in football innovation, recently opened its 350,000 square-foot operations in North Ridgeville, Ohio, responsible for assembly of on-field...
