Key Deal Story
Phillies jersey deal takes lead role in IBX portfolio
Health insurer IBX upgraded to jersey patch sponsor with the Phillies to take a dominant position in Philadelphia sports.
Brighton sleeve deal provides global reach and UK relevance for Experience Kissimmee
Tourism board Experience Kissimmee identified a sleeve sponsorship deal with Brighton & Hove Albion as the ideal way to re-enter the Premier League sponsorship market after UK visitors to the Florida city helped to deliver record travel tax revenues.
Dream11 shirt deal helps Titans to surpass sponsorship targets
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans’ new front-of-shirt agreement with fantasy gaming platform Dream11 shows that two years of on-field success and strategic brand building are beginning to pay dividends.
Chelsea kicks off sales process for next season’s main shirt sponsor
Chelsea’s search for a main shirt sponsor over the summer resulted in a one-year deal with Infinite Athlete. Now, the club is back in the market to cover next season.
Seven-figure Super11 and Groww deals headline 2023 Asia Cup sponsor portfolio
The recently completed Asia Cup, organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), earned seven figure-sums from both of its top two central sponsorship positions.
AstroPay focuses on product integration in Wolves main shirt deal
AstroPay extends Wolves front-of-shirt deal into second season
Brand wants to appeal to sports fans via integration of rewards-based payment platform
Late cancellation of Fulham W88 deal opens door for Burnley FC
Fulham FC’s decision to exercise a break clause in its front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with W88 paved the way for Burnley FC to agree its own main shirt sponsorship deal with the ubiquitous betting brand.
HSBC continues title support for revamped Rugby Sevens Series
HSBC has re-committed to the Rugby Seven Series as World Rugby exerts greater control over the event.
Messi puts Inter Miami in the big league with Fracht Group sleeve deal
The signing of Lionel Messi by Major League Soccer side Inter Miami has allowed the team to more than double the value of its sleeve sponsorship position.
Adidas expects long-term gains from United deal to cover short-term pain
Adidas was keen to finalise a 10-year extension to its kit supply partnership with Manchester United to 2035, especially in the context of flat Q2 sales.
PSG draws strength from first post-Messi deal with Brilliantcrypto
Brilliantcrypto's global sponsorship deal with PSG demonstrates the Parisian club's ongoing appeal to Asian brands.
Vodafone pays reduced rate with WRU to expand UK rugby presence
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has expanded its relationship with telecoms giant Vodafone to include men’s front-of-shirt sponsorship rights, albeit at a reduced rate compared to its previous deal.
Hundred seeks crossover benefits from Compare the Market’s mascot marketing
The Hundred’s new principal sponsor deal with price comparison platform Compare the Market represents a strong increase in value on the competition’s previous deal with Cazoo, reflecting its more established position in the UK’s sports market.
DP World ups the ante in golf with top-tier Ryder Cup deal
DP World becomes Key Worldwide Partner for next three Ryder Cups
Access to the US market especially important to the Dubai-based company
Betclic aims to reinforce Portugal market share with Liga Portugal title sponsorship
Betclic’s new title sponsorship agreement with Liga Portugal expands the brand’s already extensive sports presence in one of its most important markets.
Yankees stay on-brand with Starr Insurance sleeve patch deal
Starr Insurance has become the first corporate entity to brand the sleeve of the New York Yankees jersey after at least two other high-paying brands were turned down by Major League Baseball’s most famous franchise.
US activation plans at the heart of AC Milan’s MSC Cruises sleeve deal
AC Milan currently holds most lucrative sleeve sponsorship in Serie A
Milan’s popularity in US market important to securing the agreement
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BCCI Dream11 deal reflects course correction for Indian tech sponsorship spending
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has prioritised stability over profits in taking a significantly lower fee for its new Team India lead sponsorship deal with Dream11.