Club Soft Drinks announced as new title partner of Men’s and Women’s FAI Cups in four-year agreement

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) are proud to announce a new four-year deal with Irish soft drinks brand Club as the new title partner for the Men’s and Women’s FAI Cups. 

From this season, Ireland’s leading domestic Cup competitions will be known as the Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup and the Club Orange Women’s FAI Cup with the Road to the Aviva Stadium and Tallaght Stadium getting underway soon. 

The agreement follows on from the announcement of Club as the Official Soft Drinks Partner of the League of Ireland and Official Soft Drinks Partner of Men’s and Women’s National Teams.

The four-year deal will cover up until the 2029 Club Orange Men’s and Women’s FAI Cup campaigns. 

The Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup gets underway on Sunday, May 10 when Bangor Celtic host River Valley Rangers in the opening First Round tie with details on the Club Orange Women’s FAI Cup opening rounds to be announced in due course.  

The Draw for the Club Orange Men’s and Women’s FAI Cups Second Rounds will take place on Wednesday, June 3 at the National Sports Campus Conference Centre in Abbotstown. 

Sean Kavanagh, FAI Commercial Director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Club Orange as the new title partner of the Men’s and Women’s FAI Cups in what is a landmark four-year partnership for Irish football. This agreement represents a significant investment in the domestic game and reflects our shared commitment to growing domestic football in Ireland. The Club Orange Men’s and Women’s FAI Cups are two of the most prestigious and historic competitions in Irish sport, and with Club Orange’s support, we are confident we can further elevate its profile, enhance the experience for players and supporters, and create memorable moments through the drama and unforgettable games we’re sure to see.  We look forward to working closely with Club Orange to bring this exciting new chapter to life.”

Stephen Cramp, Britvic Ireland Marketing Director said: “Club has always stood for realness – bold flavour, real bits and the real thing – and as Ireland’s No.1 citrus drink, it’s a brand built on fun, great taste and unmistakably real Irish moments. There are few stages bigger or more meaningful than the FAI Cup for a brand like Club. Club has a long-standing history rooted in everyday Irish moments and football has always been part of where Club belongs. From local rivalries to the drama of the finals, the FAI Cup brings communities together. We are proud to be part of a competition that feels so authentic and unmistakably Club.