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Utz Cheese Balls Brought the Crunch to Beer Bowl 2026 in Support of the Eagles Autism Foundation

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  • Utz Quality Foods, LLC served as an official sponsor of Beer Bowl 2026 in Sea Isle City, N.J., a charity event hosted by Jason & Kylie Kelce for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
  • The event featured the Utz x Garage Beer "Million Cheese Ball Challenge," where participants jumped into a pool containing over one million Utz Cheese Balls to find branded ping pong balls.
  • Beer Bowl 2026 took place on June 25, 2026, at the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City, featuring competitive team challenges with celebrities & fans.
  • Utz activations included a branded boat, a fan tent with snack distribution, custom drink holder design, & pretzel necklace creation.
  • On June 24, 2026, Utz hosted a Team 62 event at The Ocean Drive featuring a branded bar, celebrity bartenders, snack sampling, & a live auction of autographed items.
  • The Team 62 event raised $1.26 million, surpassing the 2025 record of $1 million for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
  • Liza Darnell, Vice President of Marketing Communications at Utz, highlighted the synergy between Utz Cheese Balls, Garage Beer, & the fundraising mission.
  • Utz Brands, Inc. manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks including Utz, On The Border, Zapp's, & Boulder Canyon, based in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
  • The Eagles Autism Foundation has raised over $50 million in eight years to fund research & care programs for autism, championed by Jeffrey Lurie.
  • Garage Beer is described as America's fastest-growing light beer, available in all 50 states, with a 4% ABV, 95 calories, & 3g carbs per serving.