Haier Europe has announced a multi-year global partnerships with football giants Liverpool Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain. The agreements unite two of the most followed football clubs in the world with a brand known for user-centred innovation.
At IFA Berlin, executives from both clubs joined Haier to witness the unveiling of Haier’s new brand strategy and to announce the partnerships globally. Under the partnerships, Haier will activate across stadium, digital and retail touchpoints; deliver exclusive fan experiences; and explore co-branded smart-home products that bring matchday energy into everyday life.
“We are thrilled to elevate our sports marketing strategy by partnering with Liverpool Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain – two of the world’s most celebrated champion clubs. Their relentless pursuit of excellence and spirit of innovation deeply resonate with Haier’s entrepreneurial DNA and our commitment to building a truly global brand. Through these partnerships, we aim to inspire, connect, and create richer, smarter experiences for fans and consumers worldwide.” said Haishan Liang, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of Haier Group. “Great teams win through precision, teamwork and constant improvement. We build products the same way: designed around people, powered by technology, and proven in daily use.”
“Haier is an ambitious, innovative, and world-leading brand, and we welcome them to the LFC family,” commented Ben Latty, Chief Commercial Officer at Liverpool Football Club. “As the leading home appliance supplier, Haier has built a reputation for quality and a strong presence in markets all over the world. This global reach aligns with the scale of Liverpool Football Club’s global fanbase, and we’re excited to see this partnership come to life and look forward to working together.”
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Candy – now part of Haier Europe – was the main sponsor of Liverpool Football Club, an era that remains one of the most iconic chapters in the club’s history. With the announcement, the story comes full circle, reinforcing the Group’s long-standing connection to football and its global fan communities.
“We are very pleased to welcome Haier to the Paris Saint-Germain family.” said Richard Heaselgrave, Chief Revenue Officer at Paris Saint-Germain. “As a global leading home appliance brand, Haier is part of people’s everyday lives. This partnership is a unique opportunity to bring the Club even closer to our fans around the world, both at the stadium and at home.
In football, Haier also partners with LALIGA—one of the most watched football leagues globally—, Liga Portugal—one of the fastest-growing national leagues in Europe—, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation—a top-ranked national team in Africa with increasing global visibility. These partnerships underscore the strategic centrality of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco in Haier’s football roadmap.
As part of its brand-new dual-sponsorship strategy in the world of sport that includes tennis, Haier has renewed its strategic partnership with the ATP Tour through 2028. The brand tournament portfolio will include: the Plava Laguna Croatia Open (Umag), ABN Amro Open (Rotterdam), BMW Open (Munich) and the prestigious season-ending Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.
By teaming up with Liverpool Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain, renewing long-term partnership with the ATP Tour and major international tournaments, and reinforcing its presence in LALIGA, Liga Portugal and Moroccan football, Haier is not just placing its name beside champions — it is proving how the world’s number one home appliance brand plays at the same level as the world’s number one clubs and athletes.
