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GWM joins Parramatta Eels as Official Automotive Partner from the 2027 season

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The Parramatta Eels are proud to announce GWM as the Club's new Official Automotive Partner and NRL & NRLW Sleeve Partner, commencing from the 2027 season.

The landmark partnership brings together two ambitious organisations united by shared values, a commitment to growth, and a belief that success is earned.

For GWM, one of Australia's fastest-growing automotive brands, the partnership represents an opportunity to deepen its connection with Western Sydney, one of the country's most important automotive markets and the heartland of rugby league.

Having operated in Australia for 18 years, GWM has built its success through continual investment, innovation and a relentless focus on earning the trust of Australian consumers. Today, the brand sits among Australia's leading automotive manufacturers, with its sights firmly set on becoming a top five automotive brand nationally.

That ambition aligns closely with the Parramatta Eels, a proud Club with deep roots in Western Sydney and a clear focus on building sustained success on and off the field.

While the Club and GWM come from different industries and different parts of the world, both organisations share a commitment to hard work, continual improvement and building lasting connections with their communities.

GWM Chief Operating Officer John Kett said the partnership was founded on a shared belief that success is built together, with both organisations committed to growing the partnership for the long term.

"On the surface, GWM and the Parramatta Eels have very different histories, but at our core we share many of the same values," Kett said.

"Both organisations value hard work, the importance of earning the trust of the people who back them, and both are focused on building long-term success."

"We see this partnership as much more than a sponsorship. It's an opportunity to become part of the Western Sydney community, to support the Eels, their members and fans, and to build something together that both organisations can be proud of."

"For Parramatta, the goal is premiership number five. For GWM, our immediate goal is to become Australia's number five automotive brand. Different scoreboards, but the same ambition to keep climbing."

The partnership will span both the Eels' NRL and NRLW programs, reflecting GWM's commitment to supporting growth, performance and community engagement across the Club.

Parramatta Eels Chairman Matthew Beach welcomed GWM to the Blue & Gold family.

"We are delighted to welcome GWM as the Official Automotive Partner of the Parramatta Eels," Beach said.

"GWM's story is one of ambition and continual improvement, qualities that strongly resonate with our Club, our players and our supporters. This is a partnership built to grow, delivering value for both organisations and creating exciting opportunities for our members and fans."

As the Eels and GWM begin this new chapter, the partnership brings together two strong brands with a shared commitment to growth, performance and community. Both organisations are focused on building success together from 2027 and beyond.

Two strong brands. One shared ambition. Growing together towards success.