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List of Sponsors for Wimbledon Championships 2021

Whether you are an ardent sports fan or not, watching tennis on grass is naturally enjoyable. And what could be better than the tournament being Wimbledon Championships? Chiefly, the world’s oldest tennis event is returning after two years on June 28th, 2021.

It is undisputed that the Championships host an incomparable Grand Slam tournament; however, there is a lot that goes behind the staging of the revered grass-court tournament. Above all, it is the sponsors that aggravate the success of Wimbledon year after year.

So, let’s find out who all are the official suppliers to the grass Major in 2021.

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A general view inside the Wimbledon Number 1 court with the new fixed and retractable roof after the Wimbledon Spring Press Conference 2019 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on April 30, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Sponsors for Wimbledon Championships 2021

Since 1978, Rolex has been an integral part of the Championships. Even in 2021, the luxury watch manufacturer from Switzerland will remain as the official timekeeper for the year’s most-anticipated event. Notably, it now shares the same heritage with the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open.

Over the next fortnight, competitors at @Wimbledon will strive to create their own slice of tennis history on the hallowed turf where tradition and excellence have been sustained for generations. The Championships, #Wimbledon starts today. More https://t.co/MaRzzci3Iq#Perpetual pic.twitter.com/bch2fMZwVY

— ROLEX (@ROLEX) July 1, 2019

Talking about heritage, Wimbledon shares the longest partnership in sporting goods history with Slazenger. The English sports equipment brand is and stays as the official ball provider for the event since 1902.

This time next week… #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/4gx6Y0zAxd

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 2021

The Robinsons Squash, the crowd’s favorite refreshment, is the Offical Soft Drink for Wimbledon 2021. It is a love affair that started back in 1935. Furthermore, Champagne Lanson, made in the Champagne region in Reims, France, is the Offical Champagne from 2001.

Stylish hats
Smelly shoes
Courtside drinks

Some typically juicy moments, brought to you by @DrinkRobinsons #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/i6uZ6ynfQA

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 25, 2021

In the drinks department, Evian is the official brand of packaged water at the All England Club. The mineral water became a part of the Wimbledon experience in 2008. Additionally, Lavazza (2011), Stella Artois (2014), and Sipsmith (2021) will be the Official Coffee, Beer, and Gin, respectively, at Wimbledon.

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In 2019, American Express and Oppo became the Official Payment and Smartphone partners. They will continue with the same role in 2021.

Famously than most, Pimm’s will remain Wimbledon’s offical partner this year. The gin-based fruit cup has started to become a part of the tradition of the Championships since 2017.

Lastly, IBM (1990), Ralph Lauren (2007), HSBC Bank (2008), and Jaguar Land Rover (2015) are Official IT, Outfitter, Bank, and Car partners of the Championships’ 134th edition.

Most significantly, as part of the tradition, no sponsor banner will appear on the Championships courts except the Rolex clock. The main event will begin on June 28th and run till July 11th.

Let’s hope for a great Wimbledon 2021.

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