Sponsorship & Marketing
Sixth Street ‘enters talks’ over new DFL commercial subsidiary
US-based investment firm Sixth Street Partners is reportedly among the firms preparing a bid for a share of the Bundesliga broadcast and commercial rights business as the German Football League (DFL),…
Ford’s F1 return with Red Bull Racing driven by technology, marketing focus
US automotive manufacturer Ford will return to Formula 1 for the first time in more than two decades after entering into a long-term strategic technical partnership with Red Bull Racing
Honda maintains major golf presence with Topgolf agreement
American Honda, the North American subsidiary of Japanese automotive company Honda, is maintaining a significant presence in golf by announcing a wide-ranging, multi-year partnership with golf entertainment…
Raiders, Allegiant Stadium partner with Boyd Gaming
The National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders have partnered with Boyd Gaming, making Boyd's 10 Las Vegas Valley casinos the official and exclusive local casinos of the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium
NASCAR, Ally announce multi-year partnership
NASCAR and Ally Financial have announced a multi-year partnership that makes Ally Bank the official consumer bank of NASCAR and NASCAR-owned tracks
LA Angels bring in Foundation Building Materials as jersey patch sponsor
The Los Angeles Angels have named Foundation Building Materials (FBM) as the team's official jersey patch partner, becoming the fourth Major League Baseball club to announce such a deal
WWE sponsorship revenue up 43 per cent ahead of WrestleMania 39
World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE's) sponsorship revenue is up 43 per cent year-over-year to $15m (€13.9m) ahead of WrestleMania 39.
EA Sports lands Max Verstappen endorsement deal
Back-to-back Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has signed an endorsement deal with Electronic Arts Sports, which includes branding on the chin of the Red Bull Racing driver's helmet for the 2023…
Rolex renews with Shanghai Masters in 10-year deal
Watchmaker Rolex has renewed its title sponsorship of the Shanghai Masters ATP 1000 tournament in a 10-year deal running from 2023 to 2032
FFR adds Manpower to sponsorship roster
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has signed a sponsorship agreement with temporary work and recruitment company Manpower in a deal brokered by the Infront agency
Major League Wrestling adds BetOnline as title sponsor
Major League Wrestling (MLW) has named online gaming company BetOnline as its new title sponsor and official sportsbook partner
Belgium’s STVV strengthens Japanese ties with new stadium sponsor
Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truidense VV has agreed a deal for wasabi producer Daio to take on naming rights to its home stadium, Stayen
Coca-Cola, Powerade named Conmebol club competition sponsors in four-year deal
Conmebol, the governing body for football in South America, has added Coca-Cola to its sponsorship portfolio in a four-year deal covering various club competitions
Cadiz brings in Digi as main sponsor, moves Khalifa Capital to sleeve
Spanish LaLiga club Cádiz CF has signed Digi, the telecoms arm of Digi Communications, as its front-of-shirt sponsor midway through the season, just five months after announcing Khalifa Capital in the …
Red Bull Racing adds Rokt to sponsorship portfolio
Formula 1 racing team Red Bull Racing has added e-commerce technology company Rokt to its sponsorship portfolio ahead of its high-profile 2023 car launch in New York on February 3
Netflix to promote ‘Full Swing’ docuseries through Michelob Super Bowl commercial
Global streaming service Netflix will promote its upcoming PGA Tour-focused docuseries Full Swing via a Michelob Ultra commercial during the Fox broadcast of Super Bowl LVII on February 12
MLB’s Diamondbacks agree jersey patch deal with Avnet
Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed a multi-year deal with Arizona-based global technology distributor and solutions provider Avnet that will see the company's logo on the sleeve of…