Sponsorship

COLOGNE: The Central European division of Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a multi-year partnership with ESL Gaming, the world’s biggest eSports company that will be managed out of UMG’s Berlin headquarters.

The aim of the agreement is to exclusively help Universal discover and promote new artists through ESL’s global tournaments and channels. In an industry first, UMG will partner with ESL to create the ultimate destination for gaming and music fans alike to experience the official soundtrack of the world’s esports leagues and tournaments. 

Jan 18, 2019 10:01
LAUSANNE: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has signed a partnership with hockey fashion and equipment brand Osaka for a duration of four years (2019-2022). With this agreement, Osaka has become an FIH Global Supplier in the category of manufacturers and/or wholesale distributors of hockey sporting apparel and footwear and hockey equipment.
Jan 17, 2019 14:01
TOKYO: Japan’s largest e-commerce firm Rakuten Group has announced that it will be introducing the ‘smart stadiums’ concept involving completely cashless payments starting from the first home games of the 2019 season of its two owned teams, Tohoku Golden Eagles in Baseball and Vissel Kobe in football’s J-League. Kobe is where former Barcelona and Spanish superstar Andres Iniesta plays at present.
Jan 17, 2019 13:01
SEOUL: South Korean automobile maker Kia Motors has extended its wide range of sport sponsorship deals, foraying into eSports this time, being named the official partner and title sponsor of the League of Legends European championships (LEC).
Jan 16, 2019 13:01
DETROIT: U.S. Soccer announced Monday a landmark, integrated partnership with global automobile giant, Volkswagen as the brand has been named its presenting automotive partner till 2022. The agreement was facilitated by Soccer United Marketing (SUM), U.S. Soccer’s partner for the past 15 years.
Jan 15, 2019 15:01
NEW DELHI: Twenty First Century Media Pvt. Ltd. (TCM) has entered into a multi-year contract with Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) for the upcoming Andhra T20 League.  TCM will be responsible for all commercial rights related to the event, end to end operations and management of League.  ,
Jan 12, 2019 13:01
NEW DELHI: Oppo, the leading Chinese smartphone brand, has partnered with Tencent Games and PUBG Corp for the 'Oppo PUBG MOBILE India Series 2019', the first official open-to-all tournament hosted in India. For the tournament, Oppo has sponsored a prize-pool of Rs 10 million, including cash and latest smartphones.
Jan 11, 2019 16:01
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.: U.S. Polo Assn. announces its sponsorship of the highly-anticipated 2019 Manipur Statehood Day Women's Polo Tournament to be held in Manipur from January 17-21. 
Jan 11, 2019 14:01
LONDON: The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) announced Wednesday that it has signed a new, five-year deal with Dunlop, making it the official ball supplier and silver partner of the ATP Tour and the Nitto ATP Finals starting this year.
Jan 11, 2019 13:01
MELBOURNE: Italy’s No.1 pasta brand, Barilla, will return to the Australian Open 2019 after a successful debut at the tournament last year. Barilla’s ‘Masters of Pasta’ custom-built restaurant will be situated in the Vineyard precinct of Grand Slam Oval, showcasing delicious and creative ways for fans to enjoy Barilla pasta and sauces.
Jan 10, 2019 18:01
CHENNAI: Leading Indian online pharmacy Netmeds.com Thursday announced its third and biggest cricket association - the ‘Netmeds India Tour of New Zealand’.  Netmeds is the title sponsor for the One Day International (ODI) and T20 series scheduled to be held in New Zealand from January 23 through to February 10.