Premier League
Premier League closes Guinness sponsorship, Barclays poised to extend
The Premier League is busy finalising its commercial programme ahead of next season, unveiling a new beer sponsorship with Guinness amid reports Barclays has renewed its deal and Oracle is to end its association.
Premier League toughens rules on ‘Associated Party’ sponsor and transfer deals
The Premier League has tightened its rules on its member clubs striking inflated sponsorship and transfer deals with companies and organisations connected to their owners
EXCLUSIVE: Castrol won’t extend Premier League deal
Castrol has served notice that it won’t extend its sponsorship of the Premier League when it expires at the end of the current season.
Sorare launches 3D digital cards for 2023-24 Premier League season
Digital collectibles company Sorare has launched a new set of 3D digital football cards for its Premier League collection, an upgrade on the standard 2D cards rolled out during the inaugural 2022-23 season
Premier League disqualifies Abramovich, Hyundai suspends Chelsea deal
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been hit with further sanctions after the Premier League disqualified him as a director of the club, while Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai has become the latest…
Premier League to add Castrol as seventh official partner
The Premier League has signed up oil lubricant provider Castrol to fill its final central sponsorship position in a multi-year deal which will begin in January 2022
Make Your Home the Home End – Coca-Cola & the Premier League
In August 2020, with the pandemic forcing fans watching the new season from home, Premier League partner Coca-Cola launched a campaign aimed at making the soft drink part of the at-home matchday routine.
UK government to ‘press ahead’ with gambling sponsorship review
A potential ban on betting companies' shirt sponsorship of sports teams in the UK is gathering pace after it emerged that the government is keen to push through a reform
Gambling sponsorship ban ‘to be considered’ as part of UK law review
Calls for a ban on gambling companies advertising on the shirts of sports teams in the UK are set to be considered next week as part of a wider review of betting laws
Goals of Kings – Budweiser & Premier League/LaLiga
In Colombia, Budweiser used its official partnerships with the Premier League and LaLiga to create a 2019 campaign based on famous goals from the two leagues.
Premier League wraps delivered in double-quick time for restart
The lower-tier stadium wraps that have featured in every Premier League match since the restart were conceived and delivered in weeks, SportBusiness can reveal
Cadbury FC Ambassador Programme – Cadbury & the Premier League
Confectionery brand Cadbury’s three-year Premier League partnership was underpinned by its Cadbury FC ambassador-focused programme which saw a stable of football legends add heft to a range of campaigns.
Trophy Tour 2019 – Coca-Cola & the Premier League
The Coca-Cola Premier League Trophy Tour of UK & Ireland, which ran through March and April 2019, visited major football centres to give fans unique, shareable experiences.
Where Everyone Plays – Coca-Cola & the Premier League
In February and August 2019, the multi-channel, multi-phase activation sought to launch Coca-Cola’s re-entry to the UK football space.
Budweiser launches major new partnerships with LaLiga, Premier League
AB InBev beer brand Budweiser has signed new major partnerships with Spain’s LaLiga and the English Premier League.
Premier League clubs failing to cash in on stadium naming rights – report
Premier League clubs are missing out on millions of pounds in untapped revenue from stadium naming rights, a new report has found
Sponsors lining up to grasp VAR opportunity – report
Fifa has been approached by several companies wishing to sponsor the VAR breaks at the Qatar World Cup in 2022, according to a report in today’s Financial Times.
Premier League confirms Barclays partnership renewal
The Premier League has announced a three-year renewal of its partnership with UK banking group Barclays – confirming a report by SportBusiness Sponsorship in November.