The All England Lawn Tennis Club has announced a historic multi-year extension of their partnership, continuing one of the most iconic relationships in global sport.
The agreement sees Ralph Lauren enter its third decade as an Official Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon, and notably is the first and only designer in Wimbledon’s 149-year history to hold the distinction of Official Outfitter.
“We are delighted to extend our longstanding partnership with Ralph Lauren,” commented Deborah Jevans CBE, Chair of the All England Club. “In 2006, Ralph Lauren became the first designer in Wimbledon’s history entrusted to create the uniforms for our on-court officials. In the two decades since, founded on our shared commitment to tradition and innovation, our partnership has gone from strength to strength. As we enter our third decade together, we look forward to continuing to shape the style of The Championships with Ralph Lauren.”
As the world’s most watched Grand Slam tournament, The Championships, Wimbledon occupies a singular place in both sport and culture, distinguished by an enduring spirit of excellence, heritage and sportsmanship. Since 2006 Ralph Lauren has defined Wimbledon’s style, honoring its storied heritage and distinctive spirit of elegance, refinement and modernity.
“Our partnership with Wimbledon reflects a shared commitment to excellence, tradition and enduring style. It has been an honor to be part of one of the most cherished moments in global sport for the past 20 years. We are proud to continue our journey with The Championships, Wimbledon and to carry forward its unrivaled spirit to audiences around the world,” David Lauren, Chief Branding & Innovation Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation.
For nearly 60 years, Ralph Lauren has been inspired by the world of sport with a brand rooted in authenticity, aspiration and timeless style. Through iconic partnerships with The Championships, Wimbledon, the US Open, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team, the United States Ryder Cup Team and beyond, the brand has shaped the intersection of style and sport, and the way sport is experienced across generations of fans. The extension of the partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon reinforces Ralph Lauren’s position as a leading global lifestyle brand and reflects its continued investment in platforms that embody excellence, heritage and lasting cultural significance with universal resonance.