Caitlin Clark and McD’s has been a thing for making waves off the court, and now it is Angel Reese’s turn to cook up her own game-changing partnerships. As Clark gets the long-awaited wish she’s had for McD‘s snack wraps, Reese takes a swing to bring out her falvor-packed collab and ensure that all the spotlight goes her way.

It’s official—the ‘Angel Reese Meal’ is coming to McDonald’s. You know what that means: your favorite hooper is bringing the heat to your next snack run.

If you’re all about that all-star energy, this MVP-worthy meal is a must-try. The ‘Angel Reese Special’ is making waves, and it’s not just the name that’s turning heads—the meal itself is stacked. A BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese loaded with a juicy beef patty, crispy bacon, and tangy BBQ sauce? Yeah, that’s a win.

And it doesn’t stop there. The meal comes with crispy fries and a refreshing soft drink—basically, a full-court feast. But beyond the food, McD’s is making a statement. They’re not just adding a menu item; they’re putting big names front and center.

First Caitlin Clark, now Angel Reese—looks like the Golden Arches are leaning all the way into basketball star power. After all, it was only a little more than half a year ago that the fast-food giant pleased CC.

Back in 2022, when McD‘s asked fans to tweet their wish to bring back an item, Caitlin Clark was quick to respond. She tweeted, “snack wraps,” loudly and clearly. Her fans rallied behind her, but it wasn’t until January 2025 that McD’s finally spilt the beans that fan-favourite snack wraps would return. This was something Clark had long been waiting for, and it reflects her influence both on and off the court.

Beyond the food itself, McDonald’s is making a bigger statement: It’s about enhancing the influence of emerging stars such as Clark and Reese.  It parallels the efforts that Subway, the NBA and MLSE partner in Canada, are doing to provide access to youth basketball  across this great country. The revitalization of basketball courts in Montreal under the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Youth Basketball Program further underscores food companies’ emerging role in facilitating community sports development. Much like Subway, McDonald‘s is using its massive reach to fuel basketball culture, putting the spotlight on athletes and communities alike.

From Reese’s meal to sweet partnerships

It‘s no surprise that Angel Reese‘s brand is clearly growing way beyond the basketball court. From dominating WNBA to outstanding partnerships with food brands, she has also made a great run. After her fans began calling themselves “Reese‘s Pieces,” Angel couldn‘t resist engaging with her fiercely loyal support, which culminated in a massive collaboration with Reese‘s, the popular candy brand.

This partnership came to life with the launch of the Angel Reese x Reese’s Pieces Logo Collection, a candy-inspired line of merchandise that quickly caught the attention of fans and the candy giant alike. “The connection between my name and the Reese‘s brand was obvious, but it went deeper than that,” said Reese, citing the strong bond between her and her fans. After Reese posted, “Reese‘s pieces where y‘all at???? “ on X, the partnership was done. Fans had also been begging for this collaboration, and it really seemed like Reese’s impact and her fans’ energy had a major play in bringing these treats to life.

Just as Reese has taken the candy world by storm, her latest venture with McD’s proves her influence is reaching new heights. The Angel Reese Special is a menu item that brings all the flavor of her on-court energy into a fast-food feast.

Whether she‘s donning Reese‘s-themed sneakers or sinking a slam dunk in the WNBA, Reese is loudly declaring that star power is moving beyond sports to the world of food, thus making her just the right match for a partnership between McDonald’s and fan loyalty and culinary innovation.