The Washington Commanders lost a major partner last week when global beer company Anheuser-Busch InBev decided to pull out of its sponsorship deal.
That contract was worth at least $4 million annually, per NFL and team sources, and ranked among the Commanders’ four largest sponsorships. The only deals worth equal or more are with Pepsi, FedEx and Bank of America.
[Ed. Note – NBC Sports Washington has a business partnership with the Commanders.]
Losing the InBev sponsorship, which owns popular beer brands like Bud Light and Budweiser, comes on the heels of Washington losing its partnership with Medliminal, a health insurance adjustment company, last month. That smaller deal was worth only six-figures, a paltry sum compared to the exclusive beer sponsorship.
Walk around the Commanders’ home stadium FedEx Field and there are Bud and Bud Light logos plastered everywhere.
When Washington made the formal announcement in February…
