SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 14 January 2026: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and one of the biggest supporters of tennis, has unveiled a stunning new Airbus A380 livery celebrating its enduring commitment to tennis through its sponsorship of all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Emirates proudly sponsors the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, The Championships, Wimbledon and US Open.
The livery showcases a melange of tennis-inspired elements, with each Grand Slam logo framed within a tennis ball emblem and rendered in the tournament's signature colours. The Australian Open's summer blue, Roland-Garros' bold red-clay, Wimbledon’s signature green and purple, and the US Open’s striking yellow and blue combination are all creatively represented in the design.
Aviation enthusiasts and tennis fans can look forward to catching a glimpse of the airline’s latest special Grand Slam livery as it graces the skies to cities like Houston and Sao Paulo, carrying the sport’s core values of sportsmanship, discipline and resilience all over the world.
The livery will remain in Emirates’ fleet for the coming years, with the first flight sporting this unique design having landed in Melbourne, Australia to mark the start of this year’s first Grand Slam tournament.
Decade-long Partnership with The Australian Open
Emirates’ partnership with the Australian Open began in 2014, reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to tennis and ambition to promote Australia as a travel destination. The airline also hosts guests across the two-week tournament in its exclusive hospitality marquee, where they can enjoy a taste of the fine dining experience offered on board and across airport lounges.
Emirates also sponsor the AO Ballpark and Kids Tennis Day presented by Emirates, bringing lots of fun activities to keep families entertained.
This year, the airline will transform its exclusive Emirates Marquee into a "Desert Dreamscape" inspired by Dubai. The Marquee will offer luxurious experiences, including a Dubai-inspired brunch and an à la carte menu blending various global culinary influences, alongside the debut of unlimited First-Class caviar service. The airline will engage fans through family-friendly activities at the AO Ballpark and Kids Tennis Day, as well as live match coverage on its inflight entertainment system, ice. Emirates will also showcase its brand through digital experiences like the AO Adventure on Roblox, enhancing both the on-ground and in-flight fan experience at the tournament.
From 18 January to 1 February, customers travelling to and from Australia will enjoy a special Australian Open–themed on-board experience. Highlights include a tropical non-alcoholic welcome drink in first and business class, seafood appetisers across all cabins, seasonal lamb in first and business class, chicken parmigiana in premium economy and economy, and classic Australian desserts such as pavlova and lamingtons.
Customers can also enjoy the tournament’s official Grey Goose® Lemon Ace cocktail, Australian Open–branded menu inserts and cabin touchpoints, and themed treats in the A380 onboard lounge.
Live matches will be available on sport 24 and sport 24 extra via ice inflight entertainment, with A380 customers also able to watch the action together in the A380 onboard lounge.
A multi-faceted sponsorship portfolio
Emirates' extensive portfolio of global sports and cultural partnerships connects millions of people through shared passions and world-class experiences. The airline's tennis portfolio includes some of the most high-profile events on the ATP and WTA Tours, including the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships as well as all four Grand Slams (Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and US Open).
Beyond tennis, Emirates' commitment to connecting fans across the globe through shared sporting moments spans horse racing through the Dubai World Cup and Team Godolphin; golf via the DP World Tour; cricket across all major ICC events and the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires and Lancashire County Cricket Club; sailing with Emirates Team New Zealand, SailGP and Emirates Great Britain Sail GP team; basketball through the NBA, Real Madrid and Beirut Basketball club; cycling with UAE Team Emirates XRG; and Australian Rules Football with Collingwood FC. Emirates' iconic "fly better" branding appears on the jerseys of leading football clubs including Arsenal FC, Real Madrid CF, AC Milan, S.L. Benfica, and Olympique Lyonnais. Emirates also serves as Platinum Partner to FC Bayern Munich's first team. Emirates has been the title sponsor of The FA Cup for nearly a decade. In the UAE, the airline supports the Pro League and appears on Al Ain FC's training kit during the 2025/2026 season.
Learn more about Emirates expansive sponsorship portfolio here.
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