Key Deals
Sixt turns to Lakers and Bulls for US market boost
German car rental company Sixt signed a global sponsorship with the LA Lakers, but a US-only deal with NBA rival, the Chicago Bulls.
Seven-figure Super11 and Groww deals headline 2023 Asia Cup sponsor portfolio
The recently completed Asia Cup, organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), earned seven figure-sums from both of its top two central sponsorship positions.
Toyota Australia keeps rivals at bay with record AFL title renewal
Toyota Australia's extension of its long-running naming rights deal with the Australian Football League is the largest sponsorship deal in Australian sport.
BKT adds EuroCup title rights to EuroLeague deal to reach rural markets
Tyre manufacturer BKT was able to acquire the title rights to the EuroCup, Europe’s second-tier basketball competition, as part of its recent extension as a Premium Partner of the top-tier EuroLeague tournament.
CFI seeks global exposure through Sheffield United shirt deal
The Premier League’s huge worldwide appeal is a key aspect of both Dubai-based online trading provider CFI Financial Group’s front-of-shirt agreement with newly-promoted Sheffield United and the club’s sleeve deal with UK home appliances manufacturer Gtech.
Everton completes Kick/Stake combo to double sleeve income
Everton secured the most lucrative sleeve sponsorship agreement in its history when it sealed a deal with controversial streaming platform Kick in early August.
EPCR secures Champions Cup title uplift, frees pouring rights for clubs
Investec’s decision to take the title sponsorship rights to European Professional Club Rugby's Champions Cup has helped the competition to emerge from a challenging period commercially.
Forest reduces eight-figure asking price to secure Kaiyun deal
Nottingham Forest’s two-year deal with Asian betting brand Kaiyun was agreed after the club contacted two other Premier League teams with links to the brand for due diligence.
New York the prize for Citi’s Ryder Cup investment
Citi aims to make gains from Ryder Cups in Italy and the US with the 2025 event in New York targeted for its fullest activation.
Visit Rwanda doubles down on sponsorship-driven tourism strategy with Bayern deal
Rwanda is continuing to back its strategy of using sports sponsorship as a tool to boost tourism and investment from Europe after agreeing another top-flight football deal, this time with Bayern Munich.
Visit Saudi aiming to increase ‘football-driven tourism’ with LaLiga deal
Saudi body is focusing on increasing 'football-driven tourism' to the kingdom through its recent sponsorship agreement with Spain's LaLiga.
Riyadh Air starts low on rights fee escalator for Atlético shirt deal
Riyadh Air has put Atlético de Madrid at the centre of its efforts to build a global brand ahead of its maiden commercial flight in 2025.
AstroPay focuses on product integration in Wolves main shirt deal
AstroPay extends Wolves front-of-shirt deal into second season
Brand wants to appeal to sports fans via integration of rewards-based payment platform
Late cancellation of Fulham W88 deal opens door for Burnley FC
Fulham FC’s decision to exercise a break clause in its front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with W88 paved the way for Burnley FC to agree its own main shirt sponsorship deal with the ubiquitous betting brand.
HSBC continues title support for revamped Rugby Sevens Series
HSBC has re-committed to the Rugby Seven Series as World Rugby exerts greater control over the event.
Messi puts Inter Miami in the big league with Fracht Group sleeve deal
The signing of Lionel Messi by Major League Soccer side Inter Miami has allowed the team to more than double the value of its sleeve sponsorship position.
Adidas expects long-term gains from United deal to cover short-term pain
Adidas was keen to finalise a 10-year extension to its kit supply partnership with Manchester United to 2035, especially in the context of flat Q2 sales.
PSG draws strength from first post-Messi deal with Brilliantcrypto
Brilliantcrypto's global sponsorship deal with PSG demonstrates the Parisian club's ongoing appeal to Asian brands.