Arsenal has secured a significant sponsorship deal with Emirates Airline, extending their partnership through the 2031/32 season. The deal, worth approximately £430 million, makes it one of the most valuable club sponsorship agreements in football history. The extension was announced on July 21, 2026, two years before the prior contract was set to expire in 2028.

What happened?

The new agreement is structured as a 2+4 year deal, with annual fees starting at £65 million for the first two years and climbing to £75 million for the remaining four. Performance-related bonuses could add up to £15 million on top of that. Emirates retains both shirt sponsorship and the naming rights to Emirates Stadium, the twin pillars of the partnership since its inception.

Why it matters for Arsenal

The deal now represents the longest-running front-of-shirt sponsorship in Premier League history. The extension of the partnership demonstrates the club's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with its sponsors. The deal's value is a testament to the club's growing popularity and financial stability.

What comes next?

Arsenal is currently 7 points clear of Manchester City in the league, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L. The club is set to face Coventry at home on August 21, 2026. With the new sponsorship deal in place, the club is well-positioned to continue its success in the Premier League.

League standing

As of the final 2025 table, Arsenal stood 1st in the Premier League, with 85 points from 38 games, and a recent form of WWWWW. The team has scored 71 goals and conceded 27, with a goal difference of +44. The team's lead at the top is 7 points clear of Manchester City.

Goals and recent form

Arsenal has scored 71 goals and conceded 27 this season, with a goal difference of +44. The team is currently on a 5-game winning run, with a recent form of 5W-0D-0L. The team's next fixture is against Coventry at home on August 21, 2026.

Currently sidelined

Ben White is currently sidelined due to injury. The team's manager, Mikel Arteta, will need to make strategic decisions to ensure the team's continued success without White's presence.

Lead at the top

Arsenal is currently 7 points clear of Manchester City in the league. The team's lead at the top is a testament to its growing popularity and financial stability.

Last result

The team's last result was a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on May 24, 2026. The team's recent form has been impressive, with a 5-game winning run.

Next fixture

The team's next fixture is against Coventry at home on August 21, 2026. The team will need to continue its winning form to maintain its lead at the top of the league.