Sponsorship Sector Report - Consumer Goods Americas 2026
Summary
This report provides an overview of the consumer goods Americas sector globally. It explores all the main active brands in the sector as well as details the movement in the sector over the last few years in the sports sponsorship industry.From 2020-2025, consumer goods sports sponsorship across the Americas grew sharply. Value rose 43.9% (7.6% CAGR) and volume increased 66.4%. Brands shifted from passive logos to performance-led activations. This strategy optimizes results for value-conscious shoppers.
American football leads annual value at $139.71m across 134 deals, driven by premium NFL renewals. Soccer has the most deals but lower value. Collectibles and equipment brands outperform by linking sponsorship rights directly to retail product sales.
Leading advertisers favor repeatable, multi-property programs over one-off deals. P&G expands league and team partnerships with the NFL and MLS. Wilson sustains volume via tennis supplier renewals and flagship NBA/NFL ball rights that drive retail demand.
Scope
- This report looks to offer a detailed insight into the consumer goods Americas sector globally. It explores all the main brands in the sector as well as details the movement in the sector over the last few years across the globe in the sports sponsorship industry.
Reasons to Buy
- For those wanting an in-depth analysis of how the consumer goods Americas sector globally performed in the sports sponsorship industry, in the sense of both business and popularity.
Table of Contents
1. Key Information and Background- Key Metrics at a Glance (2020-2025)
- Sponsorship Spend by Analysis Year
- Top Three Highest-Spending Sub-Industries: Annual Spend Split (2020-2025, $m)
- Top 10 Sports by Value and Volume in 2025
- Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Across Selected Sports
- Top 5 Sports by Deal Volume
- Top 5 Sports by Deal Value
- 2025 Product Category Breakdown
- Key Product Sponsorship Markets
- Largest Deals
- Partnership Branding: Most Common Partnership Status (2025)
- Spend per Brand Location
- Top 10 Most Active Brands and Biggest Spenders in 2025
- Top 5 Brands by Deal Volume Since 2020
- Top 5 Brands by Deal Value Since 2020
- Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) Across Selected Brands
- Case Study - Topps v Panini
- Featured Brands
- For Consumer Goods Brands: Strategic Considerations (Buyers)
- For Rights Holders: Strategic Considerations (Sellers)
- 2026 Outlook: What to Watch
- Sources
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Dex Imaging
- HyperIce
- Panini
- Procter & Gamble
- Topps
- Unilever
- Upper Deck
- Wilson
- Yeti

