Chelsea FC Teams Up with Circle Internet Group for Borderless Financial Partnership

Circle Internet Group has partnered with Chelsea Football Club to become its principal partner and official front-of-shirt sponsor. The partnership will start from the 2026/27 season, with Circle's USDC brand appearing on men's, women's, and academy shirts.

The deal reflects a shared vision between both parties of creating a borderless financial system that is accessible to everyone. Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder and CEO of Circle, stated that they built USDC on the belief that money should work seamlessly for everyone everywhere, just like the internet does.

Circle's USDC is the world's leading regulated stablecoin, which enables people and businesses to move money globally with internet speed and 24/7 availability. The partnership represents a significant opportunity for both parties to drive innovation in the financial sector.