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Mercado Libre Secures Naming Rights to Argentina’s Top Soccer League for 2026–27

The e‑commerce company plans to turn the league into a year‑round marketing platform with a full rollout at the 2026 kickoff.

Overview

  • The agreement was unveiled at AFA’s Ezeiza complex with executives from Mercado Libre and the federation in attendance.
  • The competition will be called Torneo Mercado Libre, with the company also serving as principal sponsor of the Liga Profesional.
  • Mercado Libre plans integrated activations tied to product launches and retail events, with small actions signaled as early as this weekend and the main campaign starting in 2026.
  • The sponsorship does not include the Argentina national team, reflecting the company’s preference for sustained league exposure over shorter national‑team cycles.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and the deal replaces Betano as title sponsor while extending Mercado Libre’s broader regional sports investments.