PlayStation has been a long-time sponsor of Europe’s most competitive football tournament, the Champions League. However, that partnership is set to end in 2024 and the question was what the plans were after that. It has now been announced that the partnership will continue for at least a while.
It has been announced that PlayStation will be the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League for another three years. The sponsorship has been extended until 2027. UEFA has announced this with press releaseThe partnership between Sony and UEFA, which has now spanned 27 years, will continue for several more years. The extension also applies to the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Youth League and UEFA Futsal Champions League.
(Text continues below image)
First statements
UEFA Marketing Director Guy-Laurent Epstein said the following about the extension:
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment as we enter a new era for the UEFA Champions League. SIE has been a global sponsor since 1997 and this extension highlights the ongoing commitment of both organisations to further enhance the fan experience and deliver the excitement of the world’s most prestigious club competition to a global audience of football fans and players.
“We are delighted to be partnering with Sony to create this exciting new digital platform,” said Jill Erb, Senior Director, Marketing Partnerships and Activation at Sony.
“For over 27 years, our partnership with the UEFA Champions League has provided unforgettable football experiences for fans. We are excited to continue this partnership while promoting women’s football through our ongoing partnership with the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Football is hugely popular within the PlayStation community and we are excited to bring the worlds of football and gaming closer together.
You can purchase the PlayStation 5 Slim digital edition here.
“Thinker. Coffeeaholic. Award-winning gamer. Web trailblazer. Pop culture scholar. Beer guru. Food specialist.”
More Stories
Rewatch: Live 046 | 08/28/2024
Instagram now lets you add a song to your account
PlayStation Plus Essential Games Announced for September 2024