Darlington FC launch a Virtual Match Sponsorship initiative

As the Club has been instructed to play all home games behind closed doors for the foreseeable future, we want to give our loyal fans and local businesses the opportunity to continue to support the club and still be a vital part of our match days. We are launching our Virtual Match Sponsorship initiative, which will be available for all home games until we are allowed to bring back spectators to matches.

Playing behind closed doors means that we cannot admit match sponsors to our games, and the Virtual Match Sponsorship packages are a perfect opportunity for businesses or local community groups to continue to get some valuable exposure. Not only is it great for businesses, it is also a perfect idea for individuals or family groups who usually go to our games or who want to celebrate a special occasion or perhaps to cheer up someone special in their life. We know how hard having to play behind closed doors is for our fantastic and loyal fanbase and hopefully by maintaining a personal connection to the football club we can all pull through together during these unprecedented times, as we always have done.

For every home game, we are offering the chance to virtually sponsor the match or the match ball.

Virtual Match Sponsor Package - £250+VAT

• Free live streaming for the sponsored game only
• Signed DFC shirt, which will be delivered or posted to the sponsor
• 2 free hospitality tickets which can be redeemed when spectators are allowed back into grounds
• A full website advertorial in the build up to the game
• Sponsor highlighted in the online match programme
• Social media shout outs, pre and post-match
• Man Of The Match choice (texted in after 80mins) and announced on QTV commentary before the end of the game

Virtual Match Ball Sponsor Package - £100+VAT

• Free live streaming for the sponsored game only
• Signed DFC Ball, which will be delivered or posted to the sponsor
• A full website advertorial in the build up to the game
• Sponsor highlighted in the online match programme
• Social media shout outs, pre and post-match

The Virtual Match Sponsorship packages will be offered on a first come, first served basis and by taking part and buying these packages you will also generate a very important and regular revenue stream for the Club during these most difficult and uncertain times.

To find out more or to book a Virtual Match Sponsorship package contact the Club by email at commercial@darlingtonfc.org