Indian Subcontinent
Multi-sport recognition in India ‘paves way for esports sponsorships’
The Indian government has officially recognised esports as part of multi-sport events in a move that is set to open up investment and sponsorship opportunities for the sector
Mumbai Indians launches tender for NFT rights
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) tender for its Non-Fungible Token (NFT) rights
Killer Jeans replaces MPL Sports as Indian cricket team’s kit supplier
Indian fashion brand Killer Jeans has agreed a deal to become the technical sponsor of India's national cricket team, replacing MPL Sports, the merchandising arm of fantasy gaming platform Mobile Premier…
Tata Motors extends backing of South Asia’s sole ATP 250 event
Indian automotive manufacturer Tata Motors has agreed a one-year extension to its title sponsorship of the Tata Open Maharashtra, South Asia’s only ATP 250 men’s tennis tournament.
Tata Steel returns to sponsor home Men’s Hockey World Cup
Indian steel manufacturer Tata Steel has agreed a deal to sponsor the upcoming Men’s Hockey World Cup, which will take place in the Indian cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.
Byju’s ‘seeking early end’ to BCCI deal
Indian education technology firm Byju’s is said to be seeking an early exit to its sponsorship deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Amul becomes Indian regional sponsor of Portugal football team
Dairy group Amul has become the Portuguese men's national football team's first regional sponsor in India
Messi appointed global brand ambassador for Byju’s social impact arm
Indian education technology company Byju’s has appointed Lionel Messi as a global brand ambassador for its social impact arm Education For All.
PCB signs first stadium naming rights deal with National Bank
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a five-year naming rights deal for the National Stadium in Karachi with the state-owned National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)
Sevilla agrees regional deal with casino operator Khelraja
Spanish LaLiga club Sevilla has signed up Indian casino operator Khelraja as a sponsor
Kia unveiled as Under-17 Women’s World Cup automotive sponsor
South Korean carmaker Kia has been unveiled as the official automotive partner of the 2022 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup in India.
Indian government cracks down on betting news websites
India’s government has warned broadcasters against advertising gambling products following the rise of what it describes as “online offshore betting platforms” using news websites as a “surrogate product…
Capgemini announces new India Rugby 7s sponsorship
French consulting group Capgemini has announced a sponsorship deal with the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to support its Rugby 7s teams
Borussia Dortmund extends Footballco tie-up, strikes DB Cargo sponsorship in China
German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund has extended and expanded its content agreement with digital sports publisher Footballco as part of plans to increase its profile in India, Japan and Southeast…
Manchester United upgrades Therabody deal, signs DreamSetGo as regional partner
Wellness technology company Therabody has deepened and extended its relationship with Manchester United by becoming a global partner in a multi-year agreement
LaLiga launches latest JV with Galaxy Racer deal in Mena, Indian subcontinent
LaLiga, organising body of the top two divisions of Spanish club football, has signed a letter of intent with Dubai-headquartered esports and lifestyle organisation Galaxy Racer (GXR) with the intention…
Mastercard takes over BCCI title sponsorship rights from Paytm
Payments company Mastercard has agreed a deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to title sponsor domestic cricket in the country, including men's and women's national team home matches, during…
LNJ Bhilwara Group scores fourth Legends League Cricket franchise
LNJ Bhilwara Group has acquired a team in the Legends League Cricket (LLC) competition