The Indian Super League (ISL) team, Kerala Blasters (KBFC) have had a difficult start to season 11, sitting eighth in the league with two victories, two defeats, and two draws.
The Blasters are three-time runners-up in the ISL. They first appeared in the final in 2014, losing 1-0 to ATK. In 2016, they were beaten 4-3 by ATK, this time on penalties in the final. The team reached the final for the third time in 2022, but suffered a loss 3-1 by Hyderabad FC on penalties.
The Blasters have one of the biggest social media followings in the world and are one of the most popular clubs in Asia. The team is also well-known for its fan following, which includes the Manjappada supporters organisation, which has established a reputation as one of Asia’s most vociferous and fervent fan clubs. Kerala Blasters have had the highest league attendance in most of the seasons since its inception, with over 30,000 fans attending each game.
Despite not having the best on-field performances, the team has been able to acquire sponsors, owing mostly to its enormous fan base. Ahead of KBFC’s match against Mumbai City FC (MCFC), let’s take a look at their sponsors for the current ISL season:
Principal Partners:
Medhaa Corporate Advisors: Medhaa Corporate Advisors is a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) incorporated in India. Through this deal, Medhaa’s logo is prominently displayed on the front of KBFC jerseys.
Presenting Sponsor:
Batery.ai: The brand delivers enjoyable experiences that will appeal to everyone’s inner sports fan. The firm keeps fans up to date on the clubs they follow throughout the world while offering them with an exciting opportunity to hone their skills in their favoured sports.
Main Sponsor:
FREEMANS: FMI Limited is the first and biggest maker of measuring tools in the Indian subcontinent. The extensive line of goods includes a wide range of hand and power tools. The products have been offered under the FREEMANS brand since 1950, and they satisfy all international quality standards. The products are popular in more than 60 countries throughout the world, and the brand was among the first non-European companies to obtain CE (MID) certification for our measuring equipment.
Associate Partner:
Polycab: In India, Polycab is a major manufacturer of cables, wires, and related products such as glands, lugs, and uPVC conduits. For almost any purpose, the brand offers a wide variety of wires and cables.
Salpido: Salpido, a well-known brand in Southeast Asia, is making its much awaited entrance into the Indian market. Salpido, noted for its inventive variety of consumer goods such as Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, power banks, smartwatches, and gaming accessories, intends to grab the Indian market with its dedication to excellent cutting-edge technology.
Kalliyath TMT: Kalliyath TMT is Kerala’s premier TMT steel brand. Kalliyath Group is Kerala’s first TMT steel bar maker, the first to receive BIS certification, the producer of India’s first cut and bent steel bars, and the first to provide ISI-certified binding wires, among other achievements.
VIP Clothing: VIP Clothing is a household name in India, known for producing high-quality innerwear and socks for both men and women. VIP Clothing offers a wide spectrum of consumer preferences by emphasising comfort and diversity in style.
Official Partners:
With the aforementioned brands, in this category, the side has included Bisleri, Chicking, K Care Water Proofing, FanCode Shop, Sporthood, Denwud, Futureace Hospital, Kravin’, Chupps, Malayala Manorama, Tish, NEAR, and Reyaur Sports.