BYD Partner with Premier League Giants Manchester City in New Global Deal
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions, has today announced an agreement to be the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City Football Club. As two global powerhouses link up, the Chinese automaker join up with one of the biggest football clubs in the UK supply the blue side of Manchester with BYD and DENZA cars, along with energy-storage batteries. BYD will also feature on the training-kit sleeve of both Manchester City men’s and women’s teams.

Why this Partnership Between BYD & Manchester City Matters
At its core, this collaboration is built on values that both organisations champion - innovation, excellence and sustainability. Manchester City has forged a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking clubs in world football, using data, tech and performance analysis to excel on and off the pitch. BYD, meanwhile, leads the global drive toward cleaner, smarter transportation and energy systems - a mission that aligns perfectly with the club’s own sustainability goals.
Beyond Branding: BYD’s Real Tech Creating Real Impact
What makes this partnership truly exciting isn’t just logos and marketing - it’s real, tangible integration between BYD’s technology and Manchester City’s operations. Here’s what’s on the agenda:
- Vehicles for the Club
- Green infrastructure at the City Football Academy
- Visible partnership touchpoints
BYD’s collaboration with Manchester City isn’t just about exposure - it’s about integrating sustainable mobility into the club’s culture and matchday experience.

BYD’s Strategic Partnership
The new strategic partnership is one of the most significant collaborations between a global technology company and an iconic football brand - and its 360-degree approach reflects BYD Group’s multi-faceted innovation, and a shared vision for a more sustainable future.
As well as supplying BYD and DENZA cars and other vehicles to Manchester City, BYD Group will bring its new-energy expertise through vehicle charging and energy-storage batteries at City Football Academy, the state-of-the-art training and development facility home to the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams.
As of the 11th February, BYD branding have been featuring on the club’s training-kit sleeve of the men’s first team, and from next season the women’s first team. In addition, BYD will have presence across the Etihad Stadium, with the brand’s logo featuring on the headrests of the dug-out area. One of the company’s cars will also lead the official Manchester City men’s first team bus into the stadium for Premier League and domestic-cup home fixtures.
A Global Stage for Sustainable Innovation
For BYD, this move isn’t simply commercial, it is strategic. Football, especially a club with Manchester City’s global fanbase, offers visibility that traditional auto shows or ad campaigns can’t match. With millions of supporters tuning in weekly across continents, the partnership helps BYD elevate its brand and its mission - accelerating the transition to electric mobility worldwide.
Importantly, this isn’t BYD’s first step into football - the automakers took part in major tournament sponsorships before, including UEFA EURO 2024 and the UEFA Under-21 Championship in 2025 - and now BYD are taking a deeper, more hands-on role at club level.

The Latest Step in BYD’s Plan to Establish Presence in International Football
The new partnership is the latest step in BYD’s strategy to establish a presence in international football to enhance awareness of its brand, cars and other technology products. The company has previously been the official sponsor of the UEFA EURO 2024 and UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025.
BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li commented: “Manchester City stands for excellence, innovation and the courage to push beyond limits - values that are deeply rooted in BYD’s DNA. This partnership is about more than football or mobility; it is about inspiring people around the world through technology that excites, connects and drives a more sustainable future. When innovation meets passion, the impact is truly global.”
Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer at City Football Group, said: “BYD are global leaders within their field. Leaders in delivering excellence through technology and innovation. Leaders with purpose, to make the world a better place. All values that Manchester City share. As a club, we are driven by a commitment to excellence and a sustainable future, starting with our facilities.
“This is why we are so proud to be BYD’s chosen partner and commit to work together for a better and more sustainable future for the duration of this multi-year partnership.”

Why BYD & Manchester City is a Good Match
BYD:
BYD started as a battery manufacturer just over 30 years ago. It made its first New Energy Vehicle (NEV), the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid, in 2008, and has since firmly established itself as the global NEV leader, with record sales of both EV’s and Super Hybrid PHEVs, and a market presence in more than 110 countries and regions. BYD have also recently celebrated production of its 15 millionth NEV in December 2025.
In 2025, BYD sold 4.6 million vehicles globally, with more than a million of them finding customers outside of China. BYD’s global headquarters are in Shenzhen, and it employs 120,000 engineers in research and development, pushing the boundaries of innovation with an average of 45 new patent applications every working day.
Manchester City:
Founded in 1894, Manchester City is one of the most successful clubs in football history, with 10 English league titles, seven FA Cups, one UEFA Champions League and a FIFA Club World Cup among its successes. Manchester City plays its home fixtures at the Etihad Stadium, a 53,000 seater stadium that the club have called home since 2003.
Summarising BYD’s New Partnership
The collaboration with Manchester City marks a strategic milestone for BYD’s international outreach, symbolising not just sponsorship but a shared commitment to innovation, performance and forward-looking ambition.








































































































































































































