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Footballbet365 becomes official global partner of UEFA Champions League

bet365 becomes official global partner of UEFA Champions League

bet365, one of the world’s leading online betting companies, has announced a historic sponsorship agreement, becoming the first official sports betting partner of the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

The three-year global partnership covers sponsorship of the men’s competition, with brand exposure on in-game perimeter LED boards, TV idents and UEFA digital channels.

The partnership will be launched with one of the largest ticket giveaways in UEFA history. Thousands of football fans in some of the biggest UCL nations will be given the opportunity to experience a UEFA Champions League match day, with bet365 providing access to some of the most sought-after seats in football.

A bet365 spokesperson said: “As the first sports betting brand to sponsor the UEFA Champions League, we’re delighted to be joining a roster of high-profile premier brand partners at such an exciting time for the tournament.

“bet365 has a long and successful football heritage and this prestigious partnership reflects our commitment to giving fans ‘Never Ordinary’ experiences.”

The global sponsorship agreement covers the UEFA Champions League men’s competition from the 2024/25 season through to the 2026/27 season.

Guy-Laurent Epstein, Director of Marketing at UEFA, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome bet365 as an official global sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, uniting the world’s most prestigious club football competition with millions of passionate fans around the globe.

“As one of the leading online sports betting brands, with over 100 million customers, bet365 is dedicated to enhancing the excitement of sport while promoting responsible gaming practices. We look forward to a successful partnership that not only elevates the experience for our fans but also supports efforts to protect the integrity of the sport.”

About bet365

bet365 don’t do ordinary. The original pioneers of ‘In-Play’ betting now offer an unrivalled sports betting experience which covers over 96 sports and over 1,000,000 live streams to 100 million customers worldwide.

bet365’s online betting brand is powered by a world-class proprietary product and over 7,000 employees across the globe. Cultural and linguistic zones around the globe are serviced using geo-specific content and 22 different languages to enhance the customer experience.

bet365 prides itself in being a responsible operator and has a range of useful tools to help customers stay in control of their gambling that can be found at https://responsiblegambling.bet365.com/en

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