Iberdrola Extends Long-Term Sponsorship Boosting Women's Football in Spain Until 2030
Iberdrola renews its commitment to women's football in Spain through 2030, boosting participation, visibility, and support for female athletes nationwide.
- • Iberdrola renews women's football sponsorship with RFEF until 2030.
- • Supports over 800,000 female athletes across various sports federations.
- • Female football participation in Spain has nearly tripled since 2016.
- • Record attendance and TV viewership growth highlight increased visibility.
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Iberdrola has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF) through 2030, reinforcing its significant role in advancing women's football in Spain. This long-term commitment supports over 800,000 female athletes across 35 national federations and more than 100 competitions, including the Primera División of women's futsal and the Copa de S.M. la Reina.
Since Iberdrola began its partnership in 2016, female football participation in Spain has nearly tripled to over 100,000 players, and spectator attendance has reached record highs, exemplified by the 91,648 fans at a Camp Nou match. The visibility of women's football on television has surged by 90%, with key matches achieving exceptional audience ratings.
Iberdrola president Ignacio Galán has emphasized the inspirational role of national team players, encouraging them ahead of upcoming matches. RFEF president Rafael Louzán highlighted the importance of Iberdrola’s investment for the continued growth of women's football. National team captain and Iberdrola ambassador Alexia Putellas expressed gratitude, noting that the partnership provides stability and visibility critical for future generations.
Beyond sponsorship, Iberdrola's initiatives, such as the 'Embajadoras Iberdrola' program featuring elite female athletes like Putellas and Carolina Marín, and the Iberdrola Supera Awards, foster female visibility and support grassroots engagement in sports across Spain. This latest agreement ensures the sustained institutional backing that has been vital to the rising prominence and development of women’s football in Spain.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
