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Sponsor Phaidra Knight

United States
Athlete (retired)
Rugby - Renzo Gracie Academy
Local
Reach
High
Response Rate

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About Phaidra Knight — retired Renzo Gracie Academy rugby athlete

Phaidra Knight is a Hall of Fame rugby player turned pro MMA fighter, podcaster, and commentator with a powerful story that resonates well beyond sports. As a pioneering LGBTQ athlete and longtime advocate for women in sports, she brings authenticity, discipline, and broad audience appeal to campaigns centered on performance, empowerment, and culture.


Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

 Phaidra Knight is a Hall of Fame rugby player. She is one of the most accomplished females in the sport. She is now retired, but integrated in the sport through coaching, speaking, and media work. She has interests beyond rugby including advocacy, specifically within rugby, women’s athletics, women’s advocacy, LGBT advocacy. She founded a non-profit that works to rehabilitate incarcerated and abused youth through rugby, and is a frequent commentator for MLR and international rugby matches including for NBC, ESPN and FloRugby.

Overview

🎂52
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👩Female
📍New YorkNew YorkUnited States

Is Retired

Renzo Gracie Academy

Alabama State

United States

peakunleashed.org, National Womens Sports Foundation

phaidraknight.com

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Awards

  • First African-American and 9th woman inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame

  • USA Rugby Player of the Decade 2000's

References / press

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaidra_Knight

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Fitness & PerformanceHealth & WellnessLgbtqWomen’s RightsDogsFitnessPodcastingCommentary

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Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Phaidra Knight promoting your product.

$4,000
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Brand Ambassador Deal

Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.

$36,000
Estimated Price
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Appearance Deal

Have Phaidra Knight make a live appearance at your next event

$6,000
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Frequently asked questions

Brands can sponsor Phaidra Knight on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Phaidra Knight's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Phaidra Knight is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Phaidra Knight starts at $4,000 for a social media post, $6,000 for a appearance and $36,000 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Phaidra Knight's audience includes 12K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Health & Wellness, Lgbtq, Women’s Rights, Dogs, and more, based in New York, New York, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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52-year-old MMA fighter Phaidra Knight makes her debut at MSG - amNewYork

September 23, 2026

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