Arsenal Extends Emirates Partnership Until 2033

Arsenal have moved to secure one of the cornerstones of their modern identity, announcing on Thursday a long-term extension of their strategic partnership with Emirates airline that will now run until 2033.

The agreement reinforces one of the most recognisable alliances in world football. The Emirates name stays on the front of Arsenal’s shirts, on their training kit and above the door of the Emirates Stadium, preserving a visual and commercial relationship that began in 2006 and has become part of the club’s fabric.

This is not just another sponsorship renewal. It cements what is now the longest continuous club shirt sponsorship in Premier League history, a deal that will stretch close to three decades by the time it concludes.

For a club fresh from being crowned Premier League champions, the timing is no accident. Arsenal see the extended partnership as a key plank in sustaining their resurgence, giving them the financial muscle and global reach to build on the momentum of a title-winning season.

Chief executive Richard Garlick underlined the significance of the moment, tying the agreement directly to Arsenal’s recent triumph. Winning the league, he said, marked an exceptional chapter in the club’s history, and Emirates had stood alongside Arsenal through the many stages of that journey over the past 20 years. Renewing the partnership, he stressed, reflects a shared conviction in where Arsenal are heading and a joint desire to chase more silverware.

From Emirates’ side, this is no mere logo placement. Sir Tim Clark, the airline’s president, framed the relationship as something that has grown well beyond traditional sponsorship. Across two decades, the two organisations have built a shared platform that reaches millions of Arsenal supporters around the world, turning commercial cooperation into a broader experience.

That collaboration has amplified Arsenal’s global footprint and delivered fan initiatives that, as Clark pointed out, neither side could have delivered alone. The message from the airline is clear: this is a story they intend to keep writing with the London club.

The anniversary arrives at a fitting moment. Over the coming weeks, Arsenal and Emirates will mark 20 years of partnership with a series of fan-focused events and activities, a celebration of a relationship that has spanned eras, managers and squads. A new promotional film is also on the way, revisiting the standout moments of the partnership and featuring former defender and German World Cup winner Per Mertesacker, now a prominent figure in the club’s academy setup.

The next phase begins where so much of this story has played out: at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal host Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup, with special celebrations planned around the game. A trophy already in the cabinet, a global partner locked in for another decade, and a stadium that has become synonymous with both – Arsenal are making it clear they plan to live up to the name on the front of their shirt.