Manchester United sign lucrative training-kit sponsorship deal with Betway | OneFootball

Manchester United have announced a multi-year partnership with Betway, making the brand the club’s new official training kit sponsor and exclusive global betting partner in a record-breaking deal.

According to Chris Wheeler, the agreement, valued at around £20 million per year, is understood to be the most lucrative standalone training apparel or shirt sleeve sponsorship in world football history.

Having operated without a designated training wear sponsor last season, securing this agreement represents a significant commercial triumph for the Old Trafford hierarchy.

The announcement arrives at a pivotal moment for both the club and the broader football sponsorship landscape.

With Premier League regulations set to ban gambling companies from appearing as front-of-shirt sponsors starting from the 2026/27 season, betting operators have shifted focus toward secondary commercial inventory, with training kit branding emerging as a primary battleground for global visibility.

By securing Betway across their training apparel and digital footprint, United have successfully navigated the upcoming regulatory restrictions while maximising their commercial revenue streams.

Under the terms of the deal, Betway branding will feature prominently across all men’s and women’s first-team training wear, warm-up gear, and coaching staff apparel.

The fresh injection of £20 million in annual commercial revenue comes alongside broader financial stabilisation at Old Trafford under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.

Coupled with income generated by returning to the UEFA Champions League, the expanded financial capacity gives manager Michael Carrick crucial flexibility as he builds his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

While main matchday shirts will continue to feature technology giant Snapdragon under their existing primary contract, the landmark deal with Betway reinforces Manchester United’s status as a commercial powerhouse capable of setting new financial benchmarks.