14th Annual Shooting Touch GALA AND WATCH PARTY
April 6, 2026 | Big Night Live | Boston, MA | 5:30pm
Big Game. Bigger Impact. Biggest Night.
On April 6th, we’re leveraging the unifying power of sport and the energy of the Final Four to move under-resourced communities locally and globally forward.
Hosted at Big Night Live on Championship Night, we are bringing together elite athletes and leaders from sports, business, media, and philanthropy to celebrate the power of basketball and turn Final Four energy into lasting impact that extends far beyond the court.
Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
As a Gala Sponsor, you’re positioning your brand among some of the most influential voices across sports, media, business, and social impact.
Sponsors receive high-visibility alignment within a dynamic gala-meets-watch-party experience, surrounded by NBA and WNBA athletes, industry leaders, media talent, and global changemakers—all on one of Boston’s most iconic stages. Learn more below.
2026 GALA SPONSORS:
PROGRAM SUPPORTERS:
Comic Relief | Converse | Dick Sporting Goods | Dream Big!
New Balance | NBA Africa | NBA Foundation | Noble & Greenough School
The Pat Connaughton Foundation | Play With Purpose Fund | Puma
MEDIA PARTNER:
NBC Boston
Previous Gala Awardees:
GAME CHANGER AWARD
2016 - Alex Gallagher
2017 - Jackie MacMullan presented by Brad Stevens
2018 - Farley Urmston and Karl Bandtel
2019 - Lisanne Comeau
2021 - Vin Bui
2023 - John and Holly Shaughnessy
2025 - Christina Pham
PLAYMAKER AWARD
2025 - Al Horford