Joie Is The Official Stadium Naming Partner For Manchester City

Manchester City has announced Joie, the baby gear brand, as the Official Stadium Naming Partner of their Academy Stadium. This makes it the first Barclays Women’s Super League club to secure a commercial agreement for its stadium naming rights.

The whole Manchester City Women’s team marked this huge milestone as they cut a giant orange Joie bow that wrapped the newly‑named stadium.

Gavin Makel, Managing Director of Manchester City Women, and David Welsh, Senior Managing Director of Joie, were also in attendance.

This marks the next phase of the multi‑year partnership between Joie and Manchester City as, together, they pledge to introduce and improve family friendly services at the stadium, building on City’s commitment to delivering the best possible matchday experience for fans of all ages across all stadium facilities.

Gavin Makel, Managing Director, Manchester City Women, said: “Today is a really significant moment for Manchester City, as we welcome Joie as Official Stadium Naming Partner.

“Not only is this a huge moment for Manchester City Women but also for the wider club as the stadium changes name for the first time since its opening in 2014.

“A Women’s team partner since March this year, Joie shares our commitment to family values and high standards and we’re delighted the brand has chosen to extend its current relationship.

“It is a further reflection of the importance, growth and commercial appeal of Manchester City Women and the wider women’s game and we are excited to work together with Joie to maximise opportunities for families at our matches.”

David Welsh, Senior Managing Director, Joie, said: “Joie is a family‑first brand committed to making childhood and family days out as joyful as possible.

“We believe that football offers an unforgettable experience for families and by partnering with Manchester City Women and becoming the Official Stadium Naming Partner, we aim to make it truly accessible for all – whether that’s families with babies or parents of older children who will love playing in the Fan Zone.

“We’re incredibly proud of the steps we are making to help provide an all‑inclusive experience and are committed to further developing our offer and ensuring that the Joie Stadium is one of the most family‑friendly in the Women’s Super League.”

Opened in 2014 as part of the Club’s continued investment into East Manchester and the Etihad Campus, the 7,000 capacity stadium is the only purpose‑built stadium in the Women’s Super League and is the home of Manchester City Women.

In addition, many of City’s Elite Development Squad and youth team matches also take place in the stadium.

Further internal and external branding featuring the Joie logo will appear across the stadium, with Joie continuing to get involved at every Women’s team fixture.

This includes exclusive prizes and experiences, as well as the brand creating bespoke content with the Manchester City Women’s first team.

All images credit: Manchester City Football Club.