Emirates and Arsenal Football Club have extended one of the most recognizable and longest-standing partnerships in world sports through 2033 with a new agreement. Under the new agreement, Emirates will continue to serve as Arsenal’s jersey sponsor, training kit sponsor, and stadium naming rights sponsor.
Emirates and Arsenal Football Club announced that they have extended their partnership—one of the longest-standing and strongest in global sports—through 2033 with a new agreement. Under the new agreement, Emirates will continue to serve as Arsenal’s jersey sponsor, training kit sponsor, and the title sponsor of Emirates Stadium. This marks a new chapter in the longest-running jersey sponsorship in Premier League history.
The partnership between Emirates and Arsenal began in 2006. Spanning the entire era of the Emirates Stadium, this partnership has grown in tandem with the club’s development, supporting Arsenal’s goals, strengthening both brands’ global reach, and contributing to the creation of new experiences that have helped fans around the world forge stronger ties with the club.
The fan experience remains a priority in this new era
The renewal of the agreement coincides with a significant period in the club’s history following Arsenal’s most recent Premier League title. The new partnership aims to further advance joint projects such as the Emirates Cup—which brings together major teams from the world of soccer at Emirates Stadium every summer—and Global Gooners, which offers Arsenal fans from around the world the opportunity to experience a match in North London. The new phase of the partnership will kick off this weekend with Arsenal hosting Borussia Dortmund as part of the Emirates Cup. As part of the events, special programs celebrating the two brands’ shared history of over 20 years will be held, and Emirates Airline Chairman Sir Tim Clark will join Arsenal’s management in the celebrations.
“Our shared vision is propelling us into the future”
Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick commented on the agreement, saying: “Winning the Premier League title is an achievement we take great pride in throughout our club’s history, and this success belongs to the entire Arsenal family. Emirates has always stood by us through the major milestones, challenges, and successes our club has experienced over the past 20 years. Our new agreement reflects our shared belief in Arsenal’s future and our determination to achieve even greater goals together. Just like the most successful teams, the strongest partnerships never stand still.”
“This partnership is much more than just a sponsorship”
Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airlines, commented: "Over the past 20 years, Emirates and Arsenal have built a partnership we’re proud of—one that goes far beyond the traditional concept of sponsorship. We’ve grown alongside the club, driven by the goal of bringing people closer to the things they love. Today, together we can reach millions of Arsenal fans and offer experiences we couldn’t achieve on our own. There are very few partnerships in the world of sports with such strong foundations. We are very excited about the new stories we will write together in the coming years."
20-Year Partnership to Be Celebrated with Special Events
In the coming weeks, Emirates and Arsenal will celebrate their 20-year partnership with special events and fan experiences. As part of the celebrations, a cinematic short film featuring Arsenal legend Per Mertesacker was released today. Inspired by unforgettable moments from the Emirates era, the film highlights the strong bond forged between the two brands and their fans over the past 20 years, as well as their shared vision for the future.
