Barnet FC opens match ball sponsorship before Swindon Town game
The package offers six hospitality places, use of the Directors’ Entrance and a two‑course boardroom meal, with pricing available from Rob Williams.
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Barnet FC announced that the club’s match ball sponsorship is now available for the home game against Swindon Town on 20 October 2026. The club said the opportunity is aimed at businesses that want exposure to supporters on a televised evening fixture.
What the sponsorship includes
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Barnet FC listed six hospitality places as part of the deal. Each place gives the holder a seat in or beside the Directors’ Box, entry through the Directors’ Entrance and a two‑course meal served in the Boardroom that overlooks the pitch. The club also said guests will receive half‑time tea and coffee with dessert, full‑time refreshments, a complimentary matchday team sheet and a full‑page advert in the programme, with the company logo on the cover.
Additional promotional elements include matchday tannoy announcements, a web story about the sponsor and a supporting social media post. The club noted that the dress code for the hospitality area is smart casual.
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How to apply
Barnet FC listed Rob Williams as the point of contact for pricing and booking. The club said enquiries should be sent to rwilliams@barnetfc.com. No fixed price is published; the club will provide a quotation after receiving the request.
Barnet FC said the sponsor will be announced in the matchday programme and on the club’s website before the fixture. The club will finalise the list of sponsors once all enquiries have been processed, which is expected to happen in the weeks leading up to the game.
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+When is the match that the sponsorship relates to?
Barnet FC will play Swindon Town on 20 October 2026. The club confirmed the date in its match ball sponsorship announcement, meaning the sponsor’s hospitality experience will take place during that evening fixture.
+What does the match ball sponsorship package include?
The package provides six hospitality places, access through the Directors’ Entrance, a two‑course boardroom meal, half‑time and full‑time refreshments, a complimentary team sheet, a full‑page programme advert and on‑site announcements. It also adds a web story and social media post for the sponsor.
+How can a company apply for the sponsorship?
Barnet FC asks interested firms to email Rob Williams at rwilliams@barnetfc.com for pricing and booking details. The club will respond with a quotation and, once agreed, will confirm the sponsor’s inclusion in matchday materials.
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