Perth Glory extend deal with Zambrero for two more years

Perth Glory have confirmed a two-year extension to its major partnership with Mexican restaurant chain, Zambrero.

The partnership started last year with the Mexican food chain receiving prominent signage, digital and social assets for the 2023/24 season.

This time around the sponsorship will include those same benefits with additional game day sponsorship, signage and activation opportunities for the next two seasons as well as continuing as the presenting rights partner of the club’s Community Program.

With this extension, the Zambrero logo will appear on the sleeve of the playing, training and travel shirts worn by the club’s A-League Men’s and A-League Women’s teams, on top of continuing as the front of shorts sponsor for the PGFC Academy squads.

Zambrero has become one of the more popular go-to options in the quick-service restaurant industry both domestically and internationally, with the brand now operating 294 restaurants worldwide across Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, USA and New Zealand.

The franchise also has a focus on giving back to the community with their Zambrero’s Plate 4 Plate initiative. Across the campaign, the company has provided over 80 million meals for people in need through their partnership with the international food relief agency, Rise Against Hunger as well as The Love Mercy Foundation and locally through Foodbank Australia who are also partners with the club.

Perth Glory CEO Anthony Radich expressed his excitement at the extension of another major partner.

“We are delighted to be continuing our association with Zambrero and I’m very grateful for their loyalty and highly valued support of our football club,” Radich said in a statement.

“Zambrero are a strong, reputable and fast-growing brand who are led by very proud and passionate people.

“As partners, we’re very committed to helping one another explore opportunities which will enable us to continue to grow and add value and we’re really excited by what the future holds for us both.

“Having a partner with such a strong social conscience and a genuine commitment to its local communities is also very important and we’re very proud to be aligned.”

Zambrero Head of Marketing, Jade Clark spoke on the impact this partnership will have on the Glory community.

“At Zambrero, we are passionate about community-driven initiatives,” Clark added via media release.

“This partnership allows us to support Perth Glory FC’s Community Programs, enabling us to create a positive impact locally.

“We have recently opened our 60th restaurant in Western Australia, so are well established in the community there and are looking forward to engaging with the passionate Perth football fans in the upcoming season.”

This partnership continues their alignment on giving back to the community, and also provides fantastic financial support for the Glory going into an important 2024/25 season that kicks off in October.

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GIS Sydney continues to connect students with Australia’s sports industry

Following the launch of its Sydney campus in 2025, the Global Institute of Sport (GIS) is continuing to establish itself in the nation’s sports industry. A leading provider of degrees and executive education in sport, GIS provides students the chance to study at two of Australia’s biggest sporting venues: Allianz Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Programs such as Sports Analytics and International Sports Business are delivered in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, and feature the chance for students to gain exclusive access to the sports industry.

More than 50 guest speakers have shared their experience with students studying at GIS Sydney, representing organisations like FIFA, Red Bull, Cricket Australia, and the AFL. While learning about the regional and national sports industry in the classroom, students have also had the chance to gain an international perspective through GIS’ signature Global Sports Summits, which have given Sydney students access to iconic sporting venues around the world from London to Miami.

Outside of the iconic venues students can call their classrooms, the organisation prioritises the real, industry placements needed to put theory into practice by providing each student with 140 hours of relevant work experience throughout their studies. Included in this are several sporting organisations who are keen to welcome GIS students on board, including the Professional Football Scouts Association (PFSA), Football Coaches Australia, and Basketball NSW.

GIS also has a partnership with popular network and app Yakka Sport to connect students with paid employment opportunities while they study.

Behind these advancements at the GIS Sydney campus is an Industry Advisory Board which features a host of experienced figures from the world of sport. Included in the Asia-Pacific branch is Chair James Rosengarten, GM of the Melbourne Renegades; Kevin Jang, Managing Director of CAA Stellar Korea; and Brad Lloyd, GM of the Carlton Football Club.

Since launching, GIS’ Sydney campus has ultimately combined its locations and industry connections to provide the next generation of sports professionals with the knowledge, network, and confidence to tackle the rapidly evolving sports industry.

Melbourne Victory partners with The Pass to expand fan experience

Melbourne Victory has added The Pass to its commercial portfolio, with the partnership designed to give supporters more ways to follow the club away from matchday.

The Pass becomes an ‘Associate Partner’ of Victory, while Hickens Hotel has been named the club’s ‘Official Away Game Venue Partner’. The arrangement will see the Russell Street venue host Victory watch parties and provide a dedicated gathering point for supporters during away fixtures.

The partnership also gives Victory supporters access to The Pass’ broader network of more than 200 venues around Australia, extending the relationship beyond a single location.

For Melbourne Victory, the deal forms part of a wider approach to creating commercial partnerships around the supporter experience rather than limiting sponsorship to traditional branding opportunities.

Hickens Hotel will host Victory fans for selected away matches, while The Pass will provide members with access to offers and experiences through its venue network.

The agreement also connects with Victory’s broader business community, with The Pass joining the club’s commercial network and creating potential opportunities for corporate engagement alongside its consumer-facing activity.

The partnership comes ahead of the 2026/27 A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women seasons, with Victory continuing to develop its commercial offering around both its membership base and matchday audience.

For The Pass, football provides a way to bring its network of hospitality venues into the supporter experience, giving fans a physical destination to watch matches when Victory is playing on the road.

The agreement reflects a broader trend across professional football, with clubs increasingly looking to partnerships that can provide tangible benefits to supporters while creating additional opportunities for commercial partners.

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