Basketball is New Zealand’s fastest-growing sport, and the Hawke’s Bay Hawks are at its forefront. As a dynamic team in the Sal’s NBL, we offer sponsors unparalleled exposure, community engagement, and a platform to align with excellence and passion.
Over 1,600 hours of televised content reaching 21.6 million international viewers.
553,260 domestic viewers across Sky Sport & Sky Open.
Most-watched TikTok Live team in NZ Basketball with 106,738 unique viewers in 2024.
Strong digital and social media following with a highly engaged fanbase.
High-visibility branding on uniforms, court signage, and digital assets.
Exclusive hospitality and game-day activation rights.
Live game-day experiences and corporate hosting opportunities.
Active involvement in community outreach programs, youth basketball initiatives, and charity events.
Opportunities for sponsors to participate in grassroots engagement.
Access to a highly engaged demographic of 18-44-year-old Kiwi males.
Proven track record of delivering brand visibility, engagement, and consumer activation.
At the Hawke’s Bay Hawks, we offer partnership opportunities to suit a range of business goals and budgets, all built around genuine connection, premium visibility, and community impact.
Our Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze partnerships offer brands a dynamic platform to align with one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing sports, reaching passionate fans across Hawke’s Bay and beyond.
The Platinum Partnership offers premium visibility and direct engagement with Hawks fans. Your brand will feature prominently on team NBL playing uniform, courtside signage, and across Hawks digital and social channels.
Platinum Partners enjoy VIP hospitality experiences, exclusive access to Hawks corporate events, and the opportunity to host activations and promotions throughout the season.
Platinum Partnership also includes access to players and coaching staff for selected promotions and activations.
Pre-game hospitality (food, drinks, Coach/GM/Chair update)
8-seat courtside table
Courtside corflute (sponsor cost)
On Hawks website (linked)
In game day programme
On team poster
On team vehicles
On team NBL playing uniform shorts & training gear
Access to players for promotional activities
Game night dedicated to your company with advertising on game night system
Opportunity to purchase same table for finals (advertising and other rights excluded)
The Gold Partnership delivers strong brand presence and courtside connection.
You’ll enjoy a six-seat courtside table at every home game, with courtside corflute signage (at sponsor’s cost), pre-game hospitality, and logo placement on the Hawks website, Game Day Programme, and team poster.
Gold Partners also receive limited access to players for business promotions, plus the opportunity to retain their courtside table for finals if held in Hawke’s Bay.
Pre-game hospitality (food, drinks, Coach/GM/Chair update)
6-seat courtside table
Courtside corflute (sponsor cost)
On Hawks website (linked)
In game day programme
On team poster
Access to players for promotional activities
Opportunity to purchase same table for finals (advertising and other rights excluded)
Silver Partners enjoy an eight-seat bleacher package with front-of-bleacher signage (sponsor’s cost), pre-game hospitality, and full brand integration across the Hawks website, Game Day Programme, and team poster.
Like Gold Partners, Silver sponsors have limited access to players for activations and the option to retain seating for finals if applicable.
Pre-game hospitality (food, drinks, Coach/GM/Chair update)
8-seat bleacher
In front of bleachers (sponsor cost)
On Hawks website (linked)
In game day programme
On team poster
Access to players for promotional activities
Opportunity to purchase same table for finals (advertising and other rights excluded)
The Bronze Partnership is a cost-effective way to connect with Hawks fans while gaining meaningful brand exposure.
Bronze Partners receive four-seat bleacher seating, front-of-bleacher signage (sponsor’s cost), pre-game hospitality, and logo placement on the Hawks website, Game Day Programme, and team poster.
Bronze Partners also have the option to secure their seating for finals if held locally.
Pre-game hospitality (food, drinks, Coach/GM/Chair update)
4-seat bleacher
In front of bleachers (sponsor cost)
On Hawks website (linked)
In game day programme
On team poster
Opportunity to purchase same table for finals (advertising and other rights excluded)
We also offer a small number of Elite Partnerships and Naming Rights opportunities, offering full-season integration across the Sal’s NBL and Sky Broadband Rapid League competitions.
To discuss these premium tiers, including Naming Rights sponsorships, please get in touch with our team today.
Whether through partnership or season membership, there’s a place for you with the Hawks. Check out our Hollywood and Courtside Season Memberships for premium game-day access and unbeatable Hawks experiences.
Join the Hawks Whānau and align your brand with passion, excellence, and community pride.
Contact us to find the right partnership for you.
