COLOGNE, Germany – A partnership unique in German professional football, spanning more than three decades, is driving into a new era: 1. FC Köln and Ford are extending their long-standing cooperation until June 30, 2029.
Ford has been the exclusive partner of FC since 1994, providing the club's management and professional squad with the latest Ford models. The iconic blue Ford oval, which graced the FC jerseys from 1994 to 1999, has also been a fixture on the advertising boards and scoreboard at the local RheinEnergieSTADION for 31 years.
Christoph Herr, Managing Director for Ford in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, explains, "We are incredibly proud and excited to extend our unique, 30-plus-year partnership with 1. FC Köln for another four years. For Ford in Cologne, this is far more than just a sponsorship; it's a matter of the heart, a living tradition, and a deep, unbreakable bond. Ford is as much a part of Cologne as FC is! Here in our hometown, we are producing groundbreaking electric vehicles like the Explorer and Capri, and thousands of our employees are passionate FC fans themselves. These deep, shared roots and our combined Cologne passion are what make our partnership so unique, authentic, and strong for the future."
