Chelsea F.C. is reportedly in talks with online gambling operator Stake about the team’s shirt sponsorship. This is despite a ban coming into place on gambling-related companies appearing on the front of English Premier League jerseys starting from the 2026-2027 season.

Chelsea’s 36-month agreement with phone network Three ended recently and the club is in talks with numerous parties regarding the newly vacant position, including Germany-based financial services firm Allianz. The deal with Three was worth ￡40m ($51m) per season and Stake appears to be happy to pay something similar. Allianz reportedly is unwilling to bid near the ￡40m ($51m) total.

Stake is already Everton F.C.’s shirt sponsor, signing a record ￡10m ($12.8m) per season deal with the club last year. This agreement would remain in place if Stake ultimately partners with Chelsea. It also is the sponsor for second-tier side Watford F.C. and has arrangements in other sports.