Arsenal and Airwallex strike global partnership
Arsenal have agreed a multi-year global partnership with Airwallex, a global payments and financial services platform, which will see the company become the club’s official finance software partner.
As part of the new deal, Airwallex has been announced the presenting partner for the men’s 2025/26 pre-season tour across eastern Asia, specifically Singapore and Hong Kong in late July. Airwallex services will be utilised throughout the tour, with the two organisations collaborating in the longer term to enhance Arsenal’s payment gateway services and other operational areas.
Airwallex has also secured the right to use Arsenal’s men’s and women’s first team branding, with Airwallex branding appearing across Emirates Stadium and Arsenal’s digital channels. The company will deliver exclusive content for supporters during Premier League and Women’s Super League fixtures at Emirates Stadium, with further activations expected to follow. The partnership marks Airwallex’s second global sports collaboration, following its association with Formula One’s McLaren Racing.
This partnership builds on Airwallex’s expanding global customer base across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and the Americas. The announcement follows weeks after the business was valued at $6.2 billion in a Series F fundraising announcement. The collaboration also marks the second year of Airwallex’s activation with Formula One’s McLaren Racing, further deepening the brand’s presence across global elite sport.
Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer, Arsenal, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Airwallex to our Arsenal family, and to introduce them to our Gooners around the world on our upcoming men’s tour to Asia. They share our values, our ambition to grow, and our ambition to win. We look forward to working together with them closely over the coming years to drive efficiencies across our commercial operations, supporting our growth and fuelling the investment that will bring us sustained success.”
Jack Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO, Airwallex, added, “Partnering with Arsenal is a proud moment for Airwallex. We are building the future of global banking, and that means working with brands and businesses that are committed to global reach, excellence and innovation – all attributes that are deeply embedded at Arsenal. Whether it’s helping the club save time and money in their day-to-day financial operations, or creating a smoother payments experience for supporters enjoying the football experience, we believe this collaboration will create real value for football, for businesses, and for aspirational people all around the world.”
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