Athlete sponsorship

Sponsor an athlete. Own the breakthrough.

Put your brand on an athlete's journey — their profile, their kit, their story. Pick a package on any athlete profile, they approve it, and ralli brokers the agreement end to end. Your payment is held securely and only released as deliverables land.

Every deal is athlete-approved and reviewed by the ralli team before it's sent. No charge until you sign.

How it works

From request to activation in days, not months.

A typical sponsorship moves from request to signed agreement in 2–7 days. We email you at every step — no chasing required.

01

Request

Hit 'Sponsor' on any athlete profile. Pick a package, duration and budget.

02

Consent

The athlete — or their guardian for under-18s — reviews and confirms they're in.

03

Proposal

ralli drafts a one-page proposal. Nothing reaches you until our team has approved it.

04

Sign & pay

Accept, sign by typing your name and pay online. Payment is held securely by ralli.

05

Activate

Funds release to the athlete as each agreed deliverable is completed. Impact reported.

Packages

Three starting points. Fully customisable.

Packages set the shape of the deal — deliverables, duration and indicative cost. The final agreement is always shaped with the athlete and confirmed before you sign.

Community Sponsor
$1,000 – $2,500

Logo on the athlete's profile, a social thank-you and season progress updates.

  • Profile logo placement
  • Social thank-you post
  • Season progress updates
One-off or 3 months
Performance Partner
$2,500 – $7,500

Kit or race-day branding plus two content collaborations across the term.

  • Kit or race-day branding
  • 2 content collaborations
  • Progress updates
3–6 months
Principal Partner
$7,500 – $25,000+

Appearances, events and exclusive category rights, shaped around your objectives.

  • Appearances & events
  • Exclusive category rights
  • Custom content programme
6–12 months

Custom packages welcome — tell us your budget and objectives from any athlete's profile and we'll build it.

Know before you commit

Estimated reach, shown up front.

Followers don't equal reach — so every sponsorship request shows an estimated monthly impressions range instead. It combines the athlete's following with typical organic reach rates and posting cadence for their audience size.

  • A realistic range, not a vanity follower count
  • Shown next to the athlete's photo, sport and country in the request
  • Compare athletes on like-for-like potential impressions
  • A guide for planning — never a guarantee of views
In the request popup
AthletePhoto, sport, country & flag
AudienceFollower count + estimated monthly impressions
PackageCommunity, Performance, Principal or custom
Term & budgetDuration and an indicative figure
One request. The ralli partnerships team brokers everything from there.
The fine print, minus the fine print

Built to protect both sides.

ralli brokers the deal

We introduce, shape terms, handle contracting and payment, then report on delivery. No retainers — just a simple, athlete-approved agreement.

Athlete approval required

Every request goes to the athlete and their guardian or agent. They can approve, decline or walk away before signing.

3-partner cap per athlete

Athletes hold up to 3 concurrent official sponsors so your brand is never lost in a crowd.

Payment held, released on delivery

Your payment is held by ralli and released to the athlete as each deliverable is completed. If something isn't delivered, the unreleased balance comes back to you.

Estimated reach up front

Every request shows an estimated monthly impressions range based on the athlete's following and posting cadence — before you commit a dollar.

Term & renewal

One-off through to 12 months. Renewal is always a fresh conversation — never automatic.

FAQ

Common questions about sponsorship.

How do I sponsor a specific athlete?

Open their profile and hit 'Sponsor'. Choose a package (Community, Performance, Principal or custom), a duration and an indicative budget. It comes straight to the ralli partnerships team, who broker the agreement with the athlete and their team.

How is my money protected?

Payment is held by ralli — not paid straight to the athlete. Funds release only as each agreed deliverable is completed. If a deliverable never lands, the unreleased balance is returned.

What does 'estimated reach' actually mean?

It's an estimated monthly impressions range — the athlete's follower count combined with typical organic reach rates and posting cadence. It's a guide to compare athletes, not a guarantee of views.

What if the athlete declines?

No cost, no awkwardness. You're never charged until an agreement is signed — a declined request simply closes, and we can suggest similar athletes in the same sport or region.

Can I sponsor more than one athlete?

Absolutely — many partners run a small roster across different sports or regions. Each deal is scoped and signed separately so expectations stay clear.

Is this the same as corporate membership?

No. Sponsorship is a one-off agreement with a specific athlete. Corporate membership is an ongoing programme with a brand portal, milestone attribution and rewards. They work well together — but you can do either on its own.

Reviewed by ralli before anything is sent

Find your athlete. Start the conversation.

Browse emerging and elite athletes across 40+ sports and sponsor the journey you want your name on.

Looking for ongoing brand placement instead? Corporate / Brand Membership covers portal access, milestone attribution and rewards.