Mumbai, 8 October, 2026: Mumbai City FC has continued its partnership with Matix, as the Club’s Associate Partner for the upcoming MG Indian Super League (ISL). The continued association further strengthens the Club’s commercial portfolio and builds on a partnership founded on shared values of performance, growth and long-term excellence.
As part of the association, Matix’s branding will feature prominently on the pendant of the first team’s jerseys during matchdays. The brand will also have a strong presence across the Club’s training base at the NMSA Ground in Navi Mumbai and its home venue, the Mumbai Football Arena.
The partnership will further extend beyond matchday visibility, with a series of curated digital and content-led initiatives planned through the season. These initiatives will showcase the competitive ethos of Mumbai City FC while highlighting Matix’s support for the Club and the growth of the sport.
Mr. Bimal Parekh, Co-Owner of Mumbai City FC, said:
“Matix has been a valued partner of Mumbai City FC, and we are delighted to continue our association with them. Their support came at an important time for Indian football, and we are grateful to have partnered with an organisation that shares our commitment to performance, growth and excellence. We have built a strong foundation together, and we look forward to building on this partnership, creating greater impact and achieving new milestones together.”
Commenting on the partnership, Nishant Kanodia, Chairman of Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, said:
“Our first year with Mumbai City FC strengthened our belief in the power of football to inspire discipline, ambition, and teamwork. We are pleased to continue this partnership, reflecting our confidence in the club and the relationship we have built. At Matix, we share Mumbai City FC’s drive for excellence and look forward to supporting the club’s continued success and growth of Indian football.’’
About Mumbai City FC
Mumbai City FC, formed in August 2014, is a club competing in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top tier of Indian football. The club also participates in the Super Cup (since 2017) and the Durand Cup (since 2022). Fondly known as The Islanders, Mumbai City FC won the ISL League and ISL Cup
double in the 2020/21 season. The club has also lifted the ISL League Shield in 2022/23 and the ISL Cup in 2023/24, winning an enviable four trophies for the club. In Asia, Mumbai City FC
competed in the AFC Champions League in 2022 and in the 2023/24 seasons, becoming the first Indian club to register wins in the continent’s premier club competition. Mumbai City FC is owned by actor Ranbir Kapoor and businessman Bimal Parekh. The club plays its home matches at the Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri, Mumbai. The club’s crest houses key elements that represent the city of Mumbai and is a reflection of the city’s dynamism and relentless attitude while also reflecting the modern values that define the city and the club.
About Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited
Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited is one of India’s youngest and fastest-growing crop nutrient manufacturers, holding approximately a 20% market share of urea in eastern India. The company markets its products across ten states in Eastern, North-Eastern, and Northern parts of India with a distribution strength of 1100+ dealers and 87,000+ retailers. Matix is committed to enhancing agricultural productivity through quality crop nutrition and soil enhancement products, thereby aiming to nourish every farm and ensure food security for all.
