Beer

Mexican lager brand Corona Extra has agreed a long-term sponsorship deal with the University of Texas in the US.

Alcoholic ginger beer brand Crabbie’s has extended its sponsorship deal with Scottish Rugby, the country’s governing body of rugby union.

German Bundesliga football club Schalke 04 has extended a naming-rights agreement for its stadium with the Veltins brewery and replaced long-serving kit partner Adidas with rival sportswear manufacturer Umbro.

Czech Republic brewery Gambrinus has dropped its sponsorship of the country’s national football team and First League top-tier domestic club competition due to concerns over allegations of corruption.

German Bundesliga football club Borussia Dortmund has entered into a partnership with beer brand Würenbacher.

Food and beverages company Lion has agreed a sponsorship deal with organisers of this year’s Rugby League World Cup, through which its XXXX Gold brand will serve as the official beer of the national team tournament.

English Premier League football club Manchester City has entered into a partnership with St Killian Importing, the exclusive US importer of Danish brewing company Carlsberg.

Golden Ale from Guinness, Pimm’s and Aspall have been named as the official ale, spirits and cider partners, respectively, of the International Cricket Council’s upcoming Champions Trophy one-day international event, which will take place in England and Wales.

Indian beer brand Kingfisher has reached an agreement with the International Cricket Council to serve as the official lager partner of this year’s Champions Trophy event.

Thai beer brand Chang has opted to downgrade its commercial partnership with English Premier League football club Everton.

Major League Baseball franchise the Chicago White Sox has agreed a partnership with local brewery Revolution Brewing.

Two deals agreed in the last month by the Chinese Super League suggest the league is on course for a big increase – possibly 100 per cent – in sponsorship revenues in the next cycle.

English County Championship cricket club Warwickshire has agreed a sponsorship deal with brewing company Molson Coors.

Golf’s PGA Tour has extended its partnership with US brewing company Anheuser-Busch.

English County Championship cricket club Somerset has extended a title sponsorship agreement with St Austell Brewery, while rival team Lancashire has enhanced its partnership with online electricals retailer AO.com.

The British & Irish Lions rugby union team has agreed a sponsorship deal with beer brand Doom Bar for its upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Beer brand Michelob Ultra has agreed a deal to sponsor the World Surf League.

Major League Baseball franchise the Philadelphia Phillies has entered into a partnership with the Yuengling & Son brewery.