# Polish Football Association sponsorship decline

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-football-association-sponsorship-decline
> Updated: 2026-10-23T11:16:46.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Polish Football Association (PZPN) is facing a significant loss of commercial partnerships. The retailer Leroy Merlin confirmed it would not renew its sponsorship agreement, which had been in place since 2016, citing a reallocation of marketing budgets.

This departure was followed by reports that the energy giant Orlen would not extend its general sponsorship deal, which was set to expire on August 31, 2026. The potential loss of Orlen is considered a major financial blow, as the contract was estimated to be worth up to 171 million PLN net. 

These exits follow the departure of several other sponsors, including Biedronka, InPost, TCL, and Staropolanka. Analysts suggest the cumulative loss of these partnerships could impact the federation’s annual budget by as much as 60 million PLN.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Orlen reportedly ends sponsorship deal with PZPN

Orlen has reportedly decided not to renew its sponsorship of the Polish Football Association, potentially leaving PZPN with a significant budget deficit following the exit of multiple other sponsors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orlen-reportedly-ends-sponsorship-deal-with-pzpn

### 2026-10-19: Leroy Merlin ends sponsorship of Polish Football Association

Leroy Merlin has ended its sponsorship of the Polish Football Association (PZPN) after nearly a decade, citing marketing budget reallocations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leroy-merlin-ends-sponsorship-of-polish-football-association

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