25th March 2026

This Week In Sponsorship

Highlights

HCF has renewed and expanded its partnership with Netball Australia and the SSN Clubs.

Health Insurance is currently one of Scout's Hot Categories, with other recent activity from Latrobe Health Services and Health Partners.

It means all of the top 14 open-access private health providers now have sponsorships, vs 10 this time last year.

EnergyAustralia becomes the Official Energy Partner of the AFL, AFLW and Marvel Stadium in a five-year partnership.

EnergyAustralia was previously one of the largest companies in Australia (by revenue) without a major sponsorship.

There were nine sponsorship new entrants, including Grounded Construction Group and THE ICONIC.

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Brand To Watch

  • Why: THE ICONIC is a new entrant in sponsorship, signing their foundation partnership with the Knights NRLW team this week, including a spot on the playing kit.

  • Context: They join other recent female focussed fashion brand partnerships such as KOOKAÏ x Hawthorn Hawks, Farage x Sydney Swans and SABA x West Coast Eagles.

  • So what: Look for THE ICONIC to expand into AFLW clubland to round out a national presence. Note - AFLW’s league-wide supplier deal with Cotton On expired in 2025, allowing clubs to pursue individual kit deals.

The full list of Brands To Watch is available tomorrow for Scout Pro subscribers.

Activity this week

This Week In Sponsorship

Announcements

AFL 🎽

New

  • Energy Australia x AFL: "The AFL is proud to announce a landmark five-year partnership with EnergyAustralia, with the leading energy retailer joining as the Official Energy Partner of the AFL, AFLW and Marvel Stadium."

  • 🔋 V Energy x Sydney Swans: "We are thrilled to announce a multi-year partnership with Australia and New Zealand’s number one energy drink, V Energy."

  • 🏗️ Grounded Construction Group x West Coast Eagles: "The club is excited to welcome aboard Grounded Construction Group as an official AFL and AFLW partner."

  • 🍷 Red Hill Estate x North Melbourne FC: "North Melbourne is pleased to welcome acclaimed Mornington Peninsula winery Red Hill Estate as the club's Official Wine Partner"

  • ATCO Australia x WAFLW: "WA Football is proud to welcome ATCO as the naming rights partner of the Western Australian Football League Women's (WAFLW) competition ahead of the new season this month."

Renewal

  • 🏥 Health Partners x Adelaide Football Club: "Health Partners – the largest South Australian-based not-for-profit health fund – has signed on as the Official Health Insurance Partner of the Adelaide Football Club... already demonstrated strong faith in the Club by committing to a two-year extension."

Rugby League 👕

New

  • 👗 THE ICONIC x Newcastle Knights: "Newcastle Knights have secured a new commercial partnership with THE ICONIC , naming the platform as their exclusive online retail partner ahead of the 2026 NRLW season."

Renewal

  • ✈️ Air New Zealand x One NZ Warriors: "Air New Zealand is extending its role as the One New Zealand Warriors’ official air travel partner to 33 years after recommitting its partnership to the end of 2028."

  • 🪙 Coinstash x Sydney Roosters: "The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce that Coinstash will continue as the Club's Official Cryptocurrency Partner for the 2026 NRL season, marking a second successive year of a landmark partnership."

  • 🏗️ SBS Fence and Toilet Hire x Sydney Roosters: "The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the continuation of their valued partnership with SBS Fence and Toilet Hire, marking an extraordinary ninth consecutive year of collaboration."

Netball 🏐

New

  • 🏷️ SEM x Netball World Cup Sydney 2027: "The Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 has appointed leading licensing agent Sports Entertainment Network (SEM) as the official licensing partner for the tournament."

  • 🎒 High Sierra x Melbourne Mavericks: "Melbourne Mavericks have announced a new partnership with High Sierra, Inc. ahead of the 2026 Suncorp Super Netball Australia season."

Renewal

  • 🏥 HCF x Netball Australia: "Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, HCF, has announced a two-year extension as a Major Partner of Netball Australia and the Suncorp Super Netball League."

Rugby Union 🏉

New

  • 💰 LifeDirect x Hurricanes: "The Hurricanes are proud to announce a new three-year major partnership with Wellington based financial advisory firm LifeDirect."

Motorsport 🏁

New

  • 🔧 Plumbtrax Infrastructure Services x Erebus Motorsport: "We’re proud to welcome and recognise Plumbtrax Infrastructure Services , who joined the Erebus Motorsport family earlier this year... representing the Plumbtrax brand on both cars in 2026"

Renewal

  • Shell Card x Monochrome GT4 Australia: "SRO Motorsports Australia has confirmed that Shell Card will return as an official partner for the 2026 Monochrome GT4 Australia season."

  • 👕 S-Trend Sportswear x Motorsport Australia: "Australian apparel and merchandise brand S-Trend Sportswear has officially extended its long-standing partnership with Motorsport Australia for the 2026 season."

  • 👨‍🏭 KO Welding Tables & Supplies x Tickford Racing: "Tickford Racing today announced it’s continuing partnership with KO Welding Tables & Supplies through 2026."

  • 🚗 Buckby Motors x Erebus Motorsport: "We’re proud to continue this relationship into 2026, with their ongoing support providing a vehicle for our management crew."

Surfing 🏄

Renewal

  • 📱 Boost Mobile x WSL APAC: "Boost Mobile is excited to announce it will continue as the Official Telecommunications Partner of the World Surf League (WSL) Asia Pacific for the 2026 season."

Wheelchair Rugby ♿

New

  • 🥤 POSCA Hydrate x Australian Steelers: "The Australian hydration soda startup has been named official drinks partner of Wheelchair Rugby Australia and the Australian Steelers."

Table Tennis 🏓

New

  • 🏛️ Latrobe City & Vic Government x Table Tennis Australia: "Table Tennis Australia has announced a partnership with Latrobe City Council and the Victorian State Government to bring the 2026 Table Tennis Australia National Hopes Tour... back to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium."

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  • Which companies made Scout’s Brands To Watch this week?

  • Which are the Hot Categories in sponsorship right now?

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