The best Allianz-sponsored stadiums around the world

In recent years, the topic of sports sponsorship has been in the news, with UEFA not accepting that clubs change the name of their stadium in favour of a commercial agreement, forcing commentators to announce the original name. One of the sponsors that has made a name for itself in recent years, closing numerous deals around the world with many famous clubs is Allianz, which has put its name on several stadiums in three continents and seven different countries. Those of the insurance giant are not trivial stadiums, in Italy it is present in Turin with Juventus, but the Allianz Stadium family includes the Allianz Arena in Munich (Germany), the Allianz Stadium in Sydney (Australia), the Allianz Park in London (UK), the Allianz Riviera in Nice (France), the Allianz Parque in São Paulo (Brazil), the Allianz Stadion in Vienna (Austria), and the Allianz Field in Saint Paul (USA), in order of construction and naming rights time to which West Ham's stadium, the London Stadium, will soon be added, as the agreement with the Hammers is due to be formalised shortly. It would be the second Allianz-sponsored facility in London after Allianz Park, home of local rugby team Saracens.

Allianz Riviera | Nice

One of the most iconic stadiums is undoubtedly that of Bayern Munich, which seen from the outside resembles a veritable cloud that can change colour at any time. The outer shell consists of 2,874 panels, each of which can be individually illuminated in different colours. The Allianz Arena lights up red for Bayern matches, blue for those of Munich 1860 (the city's other team), and white when hosting the national team.

Allianz Stadium | Turin

A self-sufficient stadium that has been the home of Nice since 2013, a team that never ceases to amaze this year. A facility that is more than modern and which, of course, was one of the venues of the French European Championship played a few years ago. The Riviera is one of the best facilities around and is multi-purpose, also being able to host rugby matches inside. 

Allianz Arena | Munich

One of the most iconic stadiums is undoubtedly that of Bayern Munich, which seen from the outside resembles a veritable cloud that can change colour at any time. The outer shell consists of 2,874 panels, each of which can be individually illuminated in different colours. The Allianz Arena lights up red for Bayern matches, blue for those of Munich 1860 (the city's other team), and white when hosting the national team.

Allianz Parque | Sao Paulo

Commonly known as Palestra Itàlia, the name of the old stadium that stood on the same site, Allianz Parque is the home ground of Palmeiras, a Brazilian team founded by Italian immigrants. A mighty structure that differs from the others due to its very special architecture and obviously very important being the first stadium in Latin America.

Allianz Stadium | Sydney

This is one of Australia's premier sporting and entertainment venues, a stadium that also hosts rugby matches and where you can also find a huge museum inside. A stadium that has been hosting Rugby League and Rugby Union matches as well as football and concerts since 1988, the stadium is a flagship venue for its location and design, in perfect harmony with the surrounding skyline.