O2 signs record deal to keep London venue’s naming rights

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Exclusive: 10-year sponsorship extension at a 50% premium on last agreement crowns bonanza year for live venue O2 has struck a record deal thought to be in the region of £200m to retain the naming rights to the London venue the O2 in the largest rene…

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  • Exclusive: 10-year sponsorship extension at a 50% premium on last agreement crowns bonanza year for live venue O2 has struck a record deal thought to be in the region of £200m to retain the naming rights to the London venue the O2 in the largest rene…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:35 UTC.

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