United Kingdom
Aviva assumes title sponsorship of UK cycling showpieces
UK insurance company Aviva has taken on title sponsorship of the Tour of Britain and Women’s Tour cycling events.
Umbro scores West Ham contract ahead of Olympic Stadium move
English Premier League football club West Ham United has agreed a five-year deal making UK sportswear company Umbro its new kit supplier.
Trio of partners seal Wimbledon extensions
Emirates set to lift FA Cup title rights – reports
Emirates airline has agreed terms on a title sponsorship for the English FA Cup club football knockout competition, according to multiple UK media reports.
CGI to support Home Nations at Commonwealth Games
Global IT specialist CGI has entered into a partnership with the national Commonwealth Games teams of England, Wales and Scotland.
Aldi and BOA on-message with brand fit
Wryst on time for Isle of Man TT
Sport watch brand Wryst has agreed a two-year deal to become an official sponsor of the Isle of Man TT Races motorcycling event.
Algarve to support Women’s British Open
The Algarve Tourism Association (ATA), the official tourist board for the Algarve region of Portugal, has entered into a partnership with golf’s 2015 Women’s British Open.
IOC frees BOA to make Aldi supermarket deal
German discount supermarket chain Aldi has signed a four-year deal with British Olympic Association (BOA) for the Official Supermarket rights to the British Olympic team, covering the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
BT ‘supercharges’ Scottish Rugby with £7m annual spend
UK-based telecommunications company BT will sponsor the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU), the governing body for the sport in Scotland, for three years, from 2015 to 2018, as shirt sponsor of the Scotland national rugby union team under a deal signed this month.
Aldi: BOA deal highlights relevance to British customers
Stella Artois toasts Ascot Racecourse partnership
Belgian beer and cider brand Stella Artois has entered into a three-year partnership with Ascot Racecourse in the UK.
ParalympicsGB dresses to impress with Asos
Online fashion retailer Asos has agreed a partnership with the British Paralympic Association to design formal and ceremony wear for its team at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Liverpool deposits extension with main partner Standard Chartered
English Premier League football club Liverpool has signed a three-year extension to its main sponsor agreement with UK financial services company Standard Chartered Bank.
Jaguar: Wimbledon supports increased sales ambition
The Jaguar sports car brand, part of the Jaguar Land Rover group, aims to double its sales revenue in the UK this year with the launch of new models. The sales push is backed by its sponsorship of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships as the Official Car supplier.
Stobart strengthens horseracing ties with Flat Jockeys’ Championship
British infrastructure and support services company the Stobart Group has agreed a sponsorship deal for horseracing series the 2015 Flat Jockeys’ Championship.
Jaguar serves up Wimbledon partnership
British car manufacturer Jaguar has reached a deal to become the official car of the Wimbledon Championships tennis grand slam.
Adidas secures multi-year renewal with BOA
The British Olympic Association has signed a long-term extension to its partnership with German sportswear giant Adidas.