Christopher Ward lands Everton 'founding partner' status - Prolific North

Christopher Ward is now a new partner at Everton Stadium.

The UK's biggest watch brand has signed a new deal to continue their successful partnership with Everton Football Club for a longer period of time.

As a Founding Partner, Christopher Ward brand will be known at Everton Stadium as a presenting partner of Dock On 1, a new social area with bars and restaurants that gives members a versatile matchday experience.

The innovative group at the UK-Swiss company will play a key role in shaping the look and feel of Dock on 1's four socializing and dining options, all tailored to the tastes and feedback of contemporary soccer enthusiasts.

In Zone 1, there will also be a special Christopher Ward watch display inside Dock on 1. This will be the first time a football stadium has combined a watch showroom with its facilities.

The new showroom will be accessible on days when there are no matches, but only by invitation. Brand ambassadors will be there to provide a unique client experience in what will be Christopher Ward's exclusive hub in the North. On match days, the showroom will transform into a Christopher Ward branded private dining area.

Richard Kenyon, the top commercial and communications officer at Everton, expressed his enthusiasm for the new agreement as the club prepares to relocate to its upcoming stadium.

This marks the third Founding Partner we have introduced this summer, showcasing a groundbreaking partnership that will offer various advantages not just to Christopher Ward and the Club but also to our fans in select premium areas of our new stadium.

The creation of Christopher Ward's Northern Hub at the venue is one-of-a-kind and shows how partners can utilize Everton Stadium to help their brand and business goals. We have had a great experience working with Mike France and his team in recent years and I want to express my gratitude to him and my team, especially Mark Rollings our Partnership Director, for creating such a groundbreaking idea.

Christopher Ward has joined as a Founding Partner for the Everton Stadium project, joining forces with technical partner Castore and US-based catering giant Aramark.

Mike France, the Chief Executive Officer and one of the founders of Christopher Ward, stated: "Being a Founding Partner of Everton Stadium is a significant achievement for our brand. This partnership will offer fans of both Everton and Christopher Ward a one-of-a-kind experience, setting a new standard for our company."

I don’t know of a more thrilling, cutting-edge project that brings together the realms of high-end watchmaking and top-tier sports. I'm eager to welcome our inaugural guests in less than a year.

Christopher Ward's growth as a Founding Partner of Everton Stadium shows that the brand will continue its long-standing partnership with the Blues for over a decade.

Becoming a Founding Partner and the exciting new features of 'Dock On 1' have deepened the connection between the two companies. This partnership started in 2022 when the UK's first watch brand to exclusively sell online became Everton's Official Timing Partner.

Christopher Ward has continued to grow their successful partnership by backing Everton Women, Everton in the Community, and serving as an Official Sleeve Partner for Everton's last season at Goodison Park.