Newcastle United official statement confirms 'blockbuster' £60m three-year deal
KNOX Hydrate has been officially confirmed as Newcastle United’s new front-of-shirt sponsor.
Newcastle United have officially confirmed KNOX Hydrate as the club’s new front-of-shirt sponsor for the next three years.
Last week, our sister title, The Shields Gazette, exclusively revealed that KNOX would be Newcastle’s next shirt sponsor after the club’s 2026/27 Adidas home kit went on sale without a sponsor in place.
Supporters who have purchased the shirt without a sponsor will get the opportunity to have the KNOX logo applied. Home shirts with the logo will go on sale ‘later in the season’.
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The club have described the deal, which is worth £60million over three years, as a ‘blockbuster’ deal with a ‘global powerhouse’. It follows the club’s £18million training ground sponsorship agreement with KNOX that was announced earlier this year.
A club statement confirming The Gazette’s exclusive story read: “In a move that underscores the incredible momentum and global appeal of the club,
“Knox Hydrate branding will proudly feature on the front of all matchday shirts for the Men’s first team, Newcastle United Women, and the Academy teams from the start of the 2026-27 season.
“The agreement marks a new milestone for both organisations, following the landmark announcement that Knox Hydrate has become the club’s first-ever training ground naming rights partner, with Darsley Park officially becoming ‘The Knox’ from July 1.
“This deeply integrated, multi-year partnership represents a massive commercial milestone for Newcastle United as the club continues its relentless march toward the pinnacle of domestic and European football.”
Reflecting on the partnership, Newcastle chief executive officer David Hopkinson said: “Our relationship with Knox Hydrate has absolutely flourished, and we are ecstatic to announce them as our principal front-of-shirt partner for the next three years. This is a transformative deal for Newcastle United.
"Knox is an explosive, innovative brand that perfectly matches our ambition and shares our long-term vision for global success. To have them playing such an integral, visible role across our Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams is a massive statement. Together, we are ready to supercharge our growth both on and off the pitch, delivering incredible experiences for our fans worldwide."
Knox Hydrate CEO, John Schaefer, added: "We are absolutely thrilled to take our partnership with Newcastle United to the ultimate level. The energy, passion, and trajectory of this club mirror our own relentless drive to disrupt the global hydration market. Becoming the front-of-shirt partner for the next three years, alongside our commitment to 'The Knox' training centre, allows us to fully embed ourselves in the fabric of this historic club and its unbelievable fanbase.