Mastercard renews long-time partnership with the UEFA Champions League
June 4, 2024 | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOMAs a proud, long-standing supporter of the world’s greatest football club competition, Mastercard and UEFA today announced the extension of their UEFA Champions League partnership.
The renewal, which runs through 2027, was announced following the 2024 UEFA Champions League final at London’s Wembley Stadium and comes as Mastercard celebrates its thirty-year sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League. The new agreement also includes sponsorship rights for the 2024, 2025 and 2026 UEFA Super Cup.
Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Mastercard says: “As a proud sponsor of the UEFA Champions League for 30 years, we have helped create incredible experiences on and off the pitch and witnessed the intense passion that fans have for this competition. Connecting our cardholders to their passions—and each other—is at the heart of our brand, and we are thrilled to continue bringing fans closer to the UEFA Champions League action in the years to come.”
Guy-Laurent Epstein, Marketing Director of UEFA, says; “We're delighted to extend our partnership with Mastercard until 2027. For over three decades, Mastercard has been an unwavering supporter of the UEFA Champions League, bringing fans and cardholders priceless moments and unparalleled experiences. Entering this new era of UEFA men's club competitions, we're excited to continue this extraordinary journey together - one of the longest standing partnerships in world football - ensuring fans continue to enjoy the very best of the beautiful game on the ultimate stage."
Through Mastercard’s partnership of the UEFA Champions League, cardholders across the globe are connected to exclusive, unique experiences, including a priceless chance to see their children walk out on to the pitch with some of the greatest teams in Europe as a player mascot.
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