Stadia
CSM awarded Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park commercial remit
The CSM Sport & Entertainment agency has been appointed by London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to help shape and lead its commercial proposition.
Allianz extends naming rights to redeveloped Sydney Football Stadium
Insurance firm Allianz will retain naming rights to the Sydney Football Stadium when the venue reopens later this year following a A$828m ($613.9m/€556.7m) redevelopment, the company has announced.
PCB commissions YouGov to estimate stadium sponsorship value, launches new T20 events
The Pakistan Cricket Board has commissioned market research company YouGov to estimate the value of naming rights for its major stadiums as it looks to increase its revenue streams
GIO extends naming rights to Canberra Stadium
Australian insurance provider GIO has extended its naming rights agreement for Canberra Stadium
Sportfive retains Hannover 96 commercial remit until 2027
The Sportfive agency will continue to sell sponsorship rights on behalf of the 2. Bundesliga’s Hannover 96 after agreeing terms on a five-year extension.
Hartwall terminates Helsinki arena naming rights deal, citing Russian connections
Finnish beverages manufacturer Hartwall has terminated its naming rights agreement with Helsinki’s Hartwall Areena, citing the venue’s connection to Russian individuals on the international sanctions lis…
Mars extends Ballarat stadium naming rights deal
Eureka Stadium, the 11,000-seat sports ground in the Australian city of Ballarat, will continue to be known as Mars Stadium after multinational confectionary group Mars Wrigley extended its naming rights…
Oak View Group to seek out commercial opportunities for Wembley, Jaguars
The Football Association has appointed Oak View Group to expand and diversify Wembley Stadium’s sponsorship, content and other commercial opportunities, with the US venue development, advisory and investment c…
Qatar ‘considering’ allowing alcohol in World Cup stadiums
Qatari officials are reported to be “considering” allowing the sale of alcohol in stadiums at the 2022 Fifa World Cup amid pressure from Fifa and its official beer sponsor Anheuser-Busch.
Acrisure, OVG seal naming rights deal for Palm Springs venue
Deal is believed to be the largest of its type for a US minor league venue
CAA adds Asian Games stadiums to portfolio
CAA China, the Chinese arm of the CAA sports and entertainment agency, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the owners of Hangzhou Sports Park
Kia adds Melbourne Park arena naming rights to Australian Open association
Automotive manufacturer Kia has expanded its presence in Australian tennis by acquiring the naming rights to the new show court at Melbourne Park
Singapore Sports Hub aims to cut carbon emissions through Dow tie-up
US-based chemicals corporation Dow has announced a carbon emissions partnership agreement with Singapore Sports Hub, the multi-venue district housing the city state’s sports facilities.
Lyon secures Groupama stadium naming rights extension
French club Olympique Lyonnais has signed an extension to its stadium naming rights contract with insurance company Groupama
Super Rugby Pacific’s Moana Pasifika names Flicket as ticketing partner
Flicket will be the official ticketing partner of Moana Pasifika for the Super Rugby Pacific franchise’s inaugural season.
OL Groupe secures LDLC naming rights deal for new arena
OL Groupe, the owners of French football club Olympique Lyonnais, has signed an arena naming rights agreement with technology retailer LDLC
Crypto.com signs landmark deal to rename the Staples Center
Agreement sets a new highwater mark in US sports naming rights
Copenhagen’s Parken connects with Three in naming deal
Parken, the national stadium in Denmark, has entered into a long-term sponsorship rights agreement with telecommunications company Three