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AIA Group Limited has renewed its long-standing with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, cementing its position as one of the most successful sponsorships in the league.
Under the extended deal, AIA will continue as the club’s global principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor until the end of the 2026-27 season, before transitioning to the role of global training partner from July 2027 through to June 2032.
From the 2027-28 season, AIA’s branding will feature prominently across all Tottenham Hotspur training wear for the men’s, women’s, and academy teams, alongside continued LED visibility at its home ground.
The deal will also expand its focus on health, wellness, and community engagement initiatives, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region, a pivotal market for both the club and the insurer.
Since beginning its partnership in 2013, AIA and Spurs have been influential in community programmes as well as AIA’s “One Billion” health campaign launched in 2022, which aims to engage one billion people to live “Healthier, Longer, Better Lives” by 2030. AIA reportedly mentioned that over 500 million people have benefitted from it. Meanwhile, over 175,000 young people across Asia have also participated in coaching sessions delivered by Tottenham’s coaches, promoting active living and youth development.
Stuart A. Spencer, AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer, stated, “AIA is delighted to extend our strong partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club through to 2032. The evolution of our partnership reflects our shared belief in the power of sport to inspire healthier living and personal development. Asia is the region with the Premier League’s largest fanbase, and as we enter the next chapter of our collaboration, we’re excited to build on our achievements and introduce new initiatives that empower people across Asia to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.”
“AIA’s own commitment to best-in-class training initiatives reflects the same principles championed by the Club – teamwork, personal growth, and excellence. AIA has continued to set new records with 11 consecutive global Million Dollar Round Table number one rankings, demonstrating how training underpins the success of our professional agency and helps to cultivate the industry’s best talent.”
Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur, added, “During our long-term partnership to date, Tottenham Hotspur and AIA have made history together. Both brands have experienced significant growth as we have shared unforgettable moments on and off the pitch, including some of the most important events in our Club’s history.”
“Importantly, the partnership has been able to make a tangible, positive difference in the lives of thousands of young people across Asia– bringing our unique brand of football coaching to a region that has such a huge passion for the game – with the clear message of empowering people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. We are incredibly excited for the next chapter of a special partnership that will see our two globally recognised brands remain synonymous with each other for many years to come.”
The renewal cements AIA’s partnership with Spurs beyond 2032, while also allowing the North London football club to explore a a new front-of-shirt sponsorship from the 2027-28 season onwards.
It marks another step in Tottenham’s global growth strategy, cementing its brand presence across Asia while maintaining long-term commercial stability.
Through the renewed partnership, Tottenham and AIA will continue to blend sport, purpose, and community impact, evolving from a traditional sponsorship into a shared mission of wellbeing and social empowerment.
According to ASN data, AIA (20.9%, US$159m+) is the 3rd largest investor in the insurance category since Q123, with a quarterly average investment of almost US$13.3m during this period. The investment over the years has been consistent— moving between US$12.5m and almost US$14.4m—largely buttressed by its blockbuster deal with Spurs.