Oceania
TCL adds AFL to portfolio in 2023 sponsorship spree
The Australian Football League (AFL) has named Chinese electronics company TCL Electronics as the league’s official 'TV & Whitegoods' partner, as well as a sponsor of a hospitality area within the AFL-owned M…
Fifa drops Visit Saudi sponsorship plan for Women’s World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Visit Saudi, Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority, will not be sponsoring this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand following a backlash from …
NRL secures multi-year Hisense sponsorship extension
The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced that Hisense has extended its sponsorship agreement for another three years
Supercars Championship announces four sponsorship deals
Australian motor racing series Supercars has announced four new sponsorship agreements for the 2023 season, with Panasonic, Schick and Repco Authorised Service joining in a trio of new deals and Boost…
Kia revels in Australian Open’s ‘playful premium’ positioning
Kia’s decision to extend as ‘Major Partner’ of the Australian Open in January has made the relationship one of the longest running deals in Australian sports sponsorship. Faaez Samadi reports.
Seven Consulting extends backing of Australia’s Opals
Project management firm Seven Consulting has agreed a three-year extension to its naming-rights deal with Australia’s women’s basketball team.
Chemist Warehouse extends with NRL to 2025
Retail pharmacy Chemist Warehouse has signed a three-year extension to its ‘Major Partner’ deal with Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL).
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Heritage Bank lands naming rights to Gold Coast Suns stadium
Financial services company Heritage Bank has acquired naming rights to the home stadium of Australian Football League (AFL) team the Gold Coast Suns
Women’s World Cup hosts wants Fifa clarification over Visit Saudi sponsorship
The co-hosts of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are calling for clarification on reports of a sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority.
NRL audiences and TNF naming rights the driving force behind Kia sponsorship
Kia Australia, the local subsidiary of the Korean car maker, added another significant property to its Australian sports sponsorship portfolio when it signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the National Rugby League (NRL) in December running from 2023 to 2025.
Solomon Post backs home Pacific Games in six-figure sponsorship
Solomon Islands Postal Corporation (SIPC) has agreed a deal to become an official sponsor and partner of the 2023 Pacific Games multi-sport event hosted in its home country
Dunlop seals Australian Open extension amid ball quality concerns
Tennis Australia has agreed a five-year extension to its sponsorship deal with Dunlop for the Australian Open despite criticism over the sporting goods manufacturer’s products at the ongoing edition o…
Slam takes on apparel supplier role at Emirates Team New Zealand
Italy-based sailing clothing brand Slam has signed as the ‘Official Apparel Supplier’ to the four-time America's Cup winner Emirates Team New Zealand in the build-up to its defence of the trophy in Bar…
Chemist Warehouse extends Australian Open sponsorship
Tennis Australia has announced that pharmacy retailer Chemist Warehouse has extended its sponsorship for another three years
Kia extends Australian Open sponsorship
Tennis Australia has announced that Australian Open 'Major Partner' Kia has extended its sponsorship for another five years, making it one of the longest sports sponsorships in Australia
Chubb renews Tennis Australia sponsorship deal
Chubb has agreed a three-year renewal with Tennis Australia, the organiser of the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla signs UCI WorldTour team naming rights deal
AlUla, a boutique heritage and culture destination in Northwest Saudi Arabia, has stepped up its association with GreenEDGE Cycling by becoming the co-naming rights sponsor of the Australian UCI WorldTour…
Swimming Australia seeks to further bolster global standing with Tech Mahindra
Swimming Australia, the sport’s national governing body, has agreed a new sponsorship deal with Indian IT services and consulting company Tech Mahindra.