Sponsorship

Sport Support

At Sky we do more than show the excitement and drama of live sport on your screens, we also support sport at every level – to encourage more New Zealanders to be active, get out there and to be the best they can be. We have a strong focus on supporting the growth of women’s sport and encouraging young people to stay involved in sport.

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Sky Stadium

In 2020 Wellington’s iconic home of sport was renamed Sky Stadium. From rugby to cricket, exhibitions and events, through to the biggest international music acts, Sky Stadium is a year-round entertainment venue. The six-year agreement was welcomed by stadium CEO, Shane Harmon. “Sky is a great fit because of their position as the nation’s premium provider and our aligned goals of creating memorable and rewarding experiences. Sky is a leader in sport, broadcast technology and innovation, and we will be seeking to deliver new technologies and content ideas to our venue.”  At Sky, we’re excited too – not only do we have the best sport on our screens, but we are also delighted to host fans at Sky Stadium!

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Sky Super Rugby Aupiki 

Women’s rugby has reached new heights with Sky Sport leading the way. Sky Super Rugby Aupiki is designed as a showcase of New Zealand’s women’s rugby and is seen as a vital step in the pathway to the Black Ferns. Sky Sport is proud to be the naming rights partner of Aupiki, playing a leading role in bringing women’s rugby to an enormous fan-base and providing an elite pathway for players across New Zealand.

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NBL & Tauihi 

Sky Sport is taking New Zealand basketball to the next level. In a ground-breaking partnership, Sky Sport is playing a major role in elevating New Zealand’s NBL (men) and Tauihi (women) national basketball leagues to a whole new level. Not only will you see every game live on Sky Sport, you will also see our logo on every uniform. It’s a partnership that is also helping to deliver pay parity amongst all players, men and women. This is a creative and unique partnership that really does deliver a glimpse of the future when it comes to sport partnerships.

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Kiwi Ferns, Kiwis and Junior Kiwis

Sky and New Zealand Rugby League are growing the game in New Zealand. Our partnership with New Zealand Rugby League is in addition to the long-standing broadcast agreement that has showcased Rugby League in New Zealand and abroad for many years. The Sky Sport logo will be proudly displayed on the jerseys of the Kiwis, Kiwi Ferns and Junior Kiwis, as well as on the Kiwi Ferns shorts. Sky is also working with NZRL and the Warriors to showcase the game around New Zealand with fantastic community workshops and training sessions. Greg Peters, CEO NZ Rugby League says, “ This high-profile partnership will shine a brighter spotlight on our game. Sky enables our teams to take the field in more fixtures than would have otherwise been possible.”

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Warriors Men and Women

Sky Sport is a major partner of the Warriors Men and Women. CEO Cameron George. “Rugby League is going from strength to strength in New Zealand and we’re thrilled to have our close friends from Sky Sport on board backing our NRLW and the One NZ Warriors teams.”

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NZOC

Sky Sport is proud to be the Broadcast and Telco Partner to the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Sky Sport is the true home of sport and proudly partners the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Every four years Kiwis become experts in sports they may have never heard of, played or watched before – and Sky is there to capture every moment.

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Netball New Zealand

Sky Sport is a proud sponsor of Netball in New Zealand. Played by thousands of girls, women (and men and boys) throughout New Zealand with some of the most enthusiastic supporters you will see – Sky Sport is delighted to be in the thick of the action. You’ll see our logo on the uniforms of every ANZ Premiership team and courtside at every games.  Our support extends through to the champion Silver Ferns and other competitions on the annual netball calendar. 

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New Zealand Golf Open 

Sky Sport is the presenting partner of the annual New Zealand Golf Open. Held in Queenstown each year, the tournament has a long and proud history dating back to 1907.

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Sky Sport Rooftop Tour – Eden Park

For the best possible view of New Zealand’s National Stadium, the iconic Eden Park, you need look no further than the Sky Sport Rooftop Tour at Eden Park.  This fantastic attraction offers a bird’s-eye look at the famous ground – and a wonderful view of Auckland. For more information head to www.edenpark.co.nz.

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Halberg Awards

Supporting excellence in sport, Sky Sport is proud to support the Halberg Awards with the Sky Sport Emerging Talent Award.