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Speculation builds that Emirates will become the new £30m sponsor of the FA Cup

on Apr 29, 2015 | 0 comments

By Thomas Hobbs

Arsenal are the current holders of the trophy, which looks set to be rebranded to the 'Emirates FA Cup'
Arsenal are the current holders of the trophy, which looks set to be rebranded to the ‘Emirates FA Cup’

Talks over a proposed £30m three year deal, which would improve on Budweiser’s previous £9m a year contract, are reportedly at an advanced stage and would justify the vision of the FA’s commercial director Stuart Turner who has been holding out for an improved deal.

Under the previous Budweiser sponsorship, the FA Cup was branded ‘In association with’ the beer brand. However, if agreed, the new deal will see the tournament completely rebranded to include the Emirates brand.

Despite the mounting speculation, an FA Read full story ›

Source: Marketing Week