PARTNER WITH NEPL
Join the fastest growing football league in North East India
Build your brand at the heart of football’s fastest-growing regional platform in North East India.
Connect with passionate supporters, emerging talent, digital audiences, and long-term commercial growth opportunities.
WHY PARTNER WITH NEPL
Partner with NEPL to access one of India’s most passionate football ecosystems, combining strong regional culture, growing digital engagement, and scalable commercial opportunities.
PARTNERSHIP CATEGORIES
Commercial sponsorship
Title Sponsor
Main naming rights partner.
- Naming rights
- Official league kit branding
- Trophy branding
- All media visibility
- Press conference backdrop
- Digital campaigns
Broadcast Partner
Exclusive rights partner for live match coverage, highlights, and league programming across television and digital platforms.
- Exclusive live broadcast rights
- Highlights rights
- Pre-match and post-match show rights
- OTT / streaming rights
- Digital clips and social highlights
- International distribution rights
- Branding in match broadcasts
- Sponsored studio segments
- Commentator mentions
Financial Partner
Powering the financial ecosystem of the league, clubs, and supporters through secure payments, banking, and fan engagement solutions.
- Official banking partner
- Ticketing payment gateway
- Fan payment wallet
- Payroll services
- Insurance services
- Sponsor payment solutions
- Youth scholarship support
BENEFITS
- Official banking and payments designation
- Exclusive financial services category rights
- Matchday and ticketing integration
- Fan payment activation
- Financial literacy and community programs
- Branding across digital transactions
Official Beverage Partner
Powering the matchday experience and fan engagement through exclusive beverage rights, activations, and league-wide visibility.
- Exclusive beverage category rights
- Matchday pouring and concession rights
- Fan zone product activations
- Stadium booths and branded kiosks
- Press conference and mixed-zone visibility
- Branding on digital campaigns and website
- Sampling during launch events and finals
- Community and youth football activations
Official Kit & Equipment Partner
Supplying official league apparel, match equipment, and performance gear across NEPL competitions and development programs.
- Official league apparel rights
- Referee and official uniforms
- Match balls and technical equipment
- Training kits for league staff and academies
- Grassroots and youth development kits
- Branding on official NEPL equipment
- Merchandise collaboration opportunities
- Visibility in digital and broadcast assets
Travel Partner
Official travel and mobility partner supporting team operations, matchday logistics, and supporter experiences.
- Official airline / travel designation
- Team and staff travel visibility
- Supporter travel packages
- Hospitality activation
- Matchday VIP mobility services
- Brand exposure across logistics assets
Training & Development Partner
Supporting the growth of players, coaches, officials, and grassroots football through elite development pathways and international expertise.
- Exclusive academy partnership rights
- Talent pathway branding
- Youth football program integration
- Coach education and certification support
- European exchange opportunities
- League development program visibility
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Unlock high-impact branding, fan engagement, and revenue-generating opportunities across the NEPL ecosystem. Position your brand as the lead commercial identity of NEPL through exclusive naming rights and top-tier league visibility.
Stadium & Matchday Branding
Bring your brand directly to supporters through on-ground matchday activations and stadium visibility.
- LED boards
- Perimeter boards
- Sponsor arches
- Interview backdrops
- Fan zone booths
- VIP areas
Fan Engagement & Community Programs
Connect with supporters through youth programs, supporter clubs, school football initiatives, and regional community events.
Merchandise & Retail
Collaborate on official club jerseys and supporter merchandise across all eight NEPL clubs.
- Official club jerseys
- More supporter merchandise to be announced
Talent Development Pathway
Invest in the future of football through player development, coaching education, and international pathways.
LET’S BUILD THE FUTURE OF FOOTBALL TOGETHER
Partner with NEPL to reach one of India’s most passionate football regions through a growing league ecosystem.
AUDIENCE & MARKET DATA
North East India is one of the country’s strongest football regions, supported by a young and passionate supporter base, high digital engagement, and a rapidly growing sports economy. With over 100 million football fans nationwide and strong regional football culture, NEPL offers partners access to a high-growth audience with long-term commercial potential.
8 STATES | 8 FRANCHISES | 59 MATCHES
Source: Havas Media Network, The Economic Times, Deloitte India, AIFF.
BENEFITS FOR PARTNERS
NEPL partners benefit from premium regional visibility, direct access to a highly engaged football audience, and exclusive activation opportunities across matchdays, digital platforms, and community programs. Our partnership model is designed to create both immediate brand impact and long-term commercial growth.
01 · BRAND VISIBILITY
Premium Brand Exposure
Gain strong visibility across league assets including website, digital media, broadcasts, matchday branding, and official communications.
- Homepage logo
- Broadcast mentions
- Press conference backdrop
- Perimeter boards
- Social media content
02 · AUDIENCE REACH
Access to a High-Growth Audience
Reach one of India’s most passionate football audiences through a young, digitally active regional market.
03 · FAN ENGAGEMENT
Direct Fan Engagement
Connect with supporters through fan zones, community events, grassroots football, supporter clubs, and matchday experiences.
04 · BUSINESS GROWTH
Commercial & Sales Opportunities
Use NEPL as a platform to drive customer acquisition, product activation, and long-term market growth in North East India.
05 · STRATEGIC ASSOCIATION
Association with Football Development
Position your brand as a long-term contributor to youth development, community growth, and the future of football in North East India.
06 · EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS
Category Exclusivity
Secure exclusive partnership rights within your industry category to maximize brand distinction and avoid competitor overlap.
BECOME A FOUNDING PARTNER OF NEPL
Interested in partnering with NEPL? Contact our commercial team to explore sponsorship, broadcast, strategic, and development opportunities.