Story byWill Premier League Sponsors Look to Europe After Ban?The Cult of CalcioWed, January 7, 2026 at 8:25 AM UTC·3 min readFrom the 2026/27 season, gambling brands will disappear from the front of Premier League shirts, marking a significant shift in the league’s commercial landscape. While clubs can still partner with betting companies in other ways, the removal of football’s most visible sponsorship asset forces both teams and brands to rethink long-term strategy. One of the biggest questions is whether sponsors will redirect their budgets toward European clubs. Why the Shirt Front Matters So MuchThe front of a football shirt is unrivalled in marketing terms.