LaLiga, which is Spain’s premier football championship league, has just signed another deal with SportyBet, one of Brazil’s largest sports betting platforms. This comes at a time when LaLiga has been expanding its footprint in Brazil, which is known to have some of the most fervent football fans in the world.
The partnership aims to bring the Brazilian fans closer to LaLiga through a series of engagement activities, such as entertainment, fan engagement, and betting promotions, associated with specific match weeks in the Spanish league.
Fan Experiences and Exclusive Activations
Under this agreement, SportyBet and LaLiga are to launch a series of activities geared towards improving the experience of fans. Such activities include sneak previews, VIP match outings, T-shirt and ball distribution, as well as a raffle of other official LaLiga merchandise. Moreover, this partnership shall comprise special meetings with fans to mark special matches.
The campaigns will be triggered during selected LaLiga matchweeks, and this will take place when there are major LaLiga matches that fans may be keenly interested in. This deal also encompasses special sports betting offers that are linked to major games in Spanish League matches.
SportyBet Highlights Long-Term Strategy in Brazil
The importance of this collaboration was stressed by SportyBet in its long-term plan for Brazil. “La Liga is one of the most exclusive sports properties in global football, with huge popularity among Brazilian sports fans. This deal is one of the significant milestones in our long-term plan in Brazil“, said Igor Liporase, Country Manager for Brazil at Sporty Group.
Additionally, he said, “Through our partnership with a world-famous brand like LaLiga, we can now better offer our users an exclusive experience that will enhance their relationship with the best in football.”
These phrases reflect SportyBet’s desire to go above and beyond the traditional realms of sports bets with a focus on engagement and brand activation, among other facets related to fans.
LaLiga Sees Brazil as a Key Growth Market
In LaLiga’s view, Brazil is a key market abroad because of its football heritage and passion for European football. “Brazil is one of the most exciting football markets in the world, and we are thrilled to announce that LaLiga and Turner Sports are two brands that share a passion for delivering to fans“, said LaLiga’s Managing Director for South America, Marc Tarradas.
“By partnering with SportyBet, working alongside them, I believe that we can provide innovative and engaging initiatives that will bring fans close to the excitement, rivalries, and stories that are defined and encapsulated within La Liga“, he further added.
Strengthening Ties Between Betting and Football
This partnership further cements their connection to football, especially Brazilian football and Spanish football. In 2024, they appointed Éder Militão, Real Madrid and Brazilian defender, as their brand ambassador. This brand ambassador agreement is appropriate given the partnership with La Liga.
This agreement is a symbol of an emerging wave in international football, whereby football leagues and bookmakers are working together to increase fan engagement, while expanding their influence in major international markets.
Source: SBC Noticias
