This article contains information regarding the organisations enjoying a strong branding presence across the assets of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as their official sponsors and partners for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Official Partners
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the UAE, came on board as an official sponsor of the Chennai Super Kings in February 2024, ahead of IPL 2024.
As part of the deal, Etihad works towards elevating the CSK fans’ experience by engaging in activities, promotions, and unique initiatives.
The partnership entails Etihad being showcased via the CSK jersey (on the back), physical and digital activations, and fan activities at Super Kings events and matches. It also sees Etihad offer exclusive deals to the CSK fanbase.
FedEx
In December 2024, US multinational express transportation company FedEx signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with the Super Kings.
As per the deal, FedEx serves as CSK’s Principal Sponsor and Official Logistics Partner. Its logo features prominently on the back of the team’s matchday and training jerseys.
Gulf India
The Indian arm of the Pittsburgh-headquartered global oil company has been a Principal Partner and front-of-shirt sponsor of CSK since 2011.
Gulf’s logo can be seen on the front of the team’s matchday shirt, on the top-left corner. It is the longest partnership deal for any franchise in IPL history.
British Empire
British Empire, a brand of SNJ Distilleries, has been a sponsor of the Super Kings since 2020.
As part of the deal, the logo of SNJ 10000, a British Empire beer brand, features on the left sleeve of the CSK jersey, with British Empire’s logo appearing on the back of the CSK helmet.
The deal between the two parties was last renewed in 2023.
Rayzon Solar
In March 2025, Rayzon Solar, an Indian solar energy solutions provider, announced that it had extended its partnership with the Gujarat Titans while also partnering with the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2025.
As CSK’s official renewable energy partner, Rayzon Solar supports the team’s efforts to promote sustainability. The company manufactures solar panels and provides advanced energy solutions for residential and commercial use.
Astral Pipes
In March 2021, the Ahmedabad-headquartered plumbing and drainage systems manufacturer was announced as an Official Partner of CSK.
In 2024, Astral Pipes again partnered with CSK, also announcing deals with the Gujarat Giants, the Lucknow Super Giants, the Punjab Kings, and the Mumbai Indians.
Equitas Small Finance Bank
In February 2024, the Super Kings announced a partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank, roping it in as their Official Banking Partner.
The partnership puts the Equitas logo on the CSK helmets. The two parties also work on various co-branded activations.
JSW Paints
JSW Paints, an Indian paint manufacturing company owned by the JSW Group, was roped in as an official sponsor by the Super Kings ahead of IPL 2024.
Vision11
Vision11, the flagship product of Fantasy Sports Vision11 Pvt Ltd, announced a partnership with the Super Kings ahead of IPL 2023.
As per the deal, Vision11 acts as an official associate sponsor of the Super Kings. The deal also includes Vision11 logo placements on the caps and helmets of the CSK players.
Baashyaam Constructions
In February 2025, Chennai-based real estate developer Baashyaam Constructions signed a partnership agreement with the Super Kings, coming on board as an associate sponsor.
City Union Bank
In March 2025, City Union Bank signed a collaboration agreement with the Super Kings, coming on board as an official partner.
Apart from branding rights, the partnership entails the Kumbakonam-based bank issuing a CSK-branded credit card, which comes with special discounts, match tickets, merchandise, and other benefits.
Coca-Cola
Ahead of IPL 2023, the Super Kings roped in American multinational non-alcoholic beverage giant Coca-Cola as an official partner.
PlayR
PlayR specialises in apparel, sports equipment, bicycles, and accessories. The Super Kings roped it in as their Official Merchandising Partner ahead of IPL 2023.
As per the agreement, PlayR exclusively manufactures and sells CSK team wear and branded equipment.
Boldfit
Boldfit, an Indian health and fitness company, became an official partner of the Super Kings ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League season
Refex
In March 2025, the Super Kings roped in Refex Group, a Chennai-based company operating across the chemicals, energy, pharma, medical technology, sustainable mobility, and airport operations sectors, as an official sponsor for the 2025 IPL season.
Hello FM
Hello FM is one of many private FM networks operating across different locations in Tamil Nadu.
Having been associated with the Super Kings during the 2011 and 2012 IPL seasons as their official radio partner, Hello FM returned on the CSK sponsorship portfolio ahead of the 2023 IPL season.
Fever FM
Fever FM, an Indian radio station owned by HT Media, the publisher of Hindustan Times, first became the official radio partner of the Chennai Super Kings, the Mumbai Indians, the Kolkata Knight Riders, and the Delhi Daredevils (now “Delhi Capitals”) in 2018.
Ahead of the 2024 IPL season, CSK roped in the nationwide FM station as an official sponsor.
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