Allianz has further extended its partnership with the GAA through taking on sponsorship of GAAGO, RTÉ and the GAA’s online streaming service for Gaelic Games outside of Ireland.
Allianz first came on board as a sponsor in 2015 when the Allianz Leagues coverage was first added to the international service.
This year GAAGO will stream over 120 events to fans internationally, including the 2016 GAA Championships, Allianz League and The Sunday Game highlights show. The service gets under way this weekend with coverage of the Dublin Kerry opening fixture in Allianz League Division One.
Since its launch in June 2014, GAAGO has been streamed in over 180 countries and grew international users of the service by 55% in 2015.
Games are streamed in high-quality HD and include full commentary, scores, and studio programming as broadcast to audiences in Ireland. GAAGO subscribers can view the games live and on-demand on any internet-enabled device including mobile phones, tablet devices and laptops.
“We have recently extended our sponsorship of the Allianz Leagues for another 5 seasons bringing us to 28 years and counting,” said Sean McGrath, incoming CEO of Allianz Ireland.”
“In that time we have witnessed the value and contribution that technology has made to all aspects of our national games.”
“GAAGO is one of the most exciting uses of technology and we are proud to once again partner with the GAA and RTE to bring the 2016 Allianz League season to a global audience live on GAAGO.”
“Allianz’s sponsorship of GAAGO for the upcoming Allianz Leagues campaign is a further endorsement of the streaming service’s success to date,” added Noel Quinn, GAA Rights Manager.
“As a renowned international brand, Allianz is a fantastic fit for what truly is a global GAA product and one that will bring 45 Allianz League games to GAA fans worldwide over the next couple of months.”
“Allianz continue to be outstanding supporters of Gaelic Games and we are delighted to welcome them on board again this year as sponsors,” said GAAGO Product Leader Donal Moriarty.
