Watford have confirmed cryptocurrency platform Stakemate as their new back-of-shirt sponsor. The deal was announced by the club on Thursday and will run for the remainder of the 2026-27 season.

The agreement sees the Stakemate logo appear on the reverse of all first-team shirts. Watford's commercial director, Ben Robinson, said the partnership aligns with the club's strategy. Robinson stated.

Commercial focus

This sponsorship comes as Watford look to strengthen their commercial operations. The club currently sits 20th in the Championship table with eight points from eight matches. Their recent form shows one win and four defeats from the last five games, a run the team will aim to improve upon when they host Burnley on 10 October. Fans can view the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page.

Stakemate, which operates a cryptocurrency staking platform, becomes the latest commercial partner for the Hornets. The company's branding will be visible during all competitive fixtures. No financial details of the arrangement were disclosed by the club.

Watford's next opportunity to shows the new partnership on the pitch is the home match against Burnley, who are 24th in the league. Supporters can check the latest standings and team squad information online. The sponsorship deal is confirmed for the 2026-27 campaign.

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