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Mercado Libre Becomes Estudiantes Shirt Sponsor Starting With Final, Running Through 2026

The club partnership advances a year-round visibility push driven by bigger sports-marketing budgets.

Overview

  • The agreement takes effect in the domestic final against Racing and remains in place for the entire 2026 season.
  • The package adds the Mercado Libre logo to the men's first-team kit, brand presence at Estadio UNO, and fan activations for members and supporters.
  • Mercado Libre marketing chief Juan Lavista framed the move as backing the sport's passion across the region, citing ongoing roles with the Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana.
  • Estudiantes vice president Martín Gorostegui said the alliance will strengthen the club’s image and identity alongside a leading regional brand.
  • The club deal complements a recently reported AFA arrangement for 2026–27 that would replace Betano, aligning with the company’s larger sports push and rising marketing spend off strong 2024–2025 financial results.