DHL Express and Urawa Red Diamonds Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership

Both parties mark the anniversary with a commemorative gift

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has announced that its partnership with Urawa Red Diamonds (hereafter "Urawa Reds"), has reached its 20th anniversary in 2026. Urawa Reds is a professional football club competing in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League.

Since its launch in 2007, DHL Express has supported Urawa Reds’ ambitions to compete on the world stage. Guided by its purpose, "Connecting People, Improving Lives", DHL Express has supported a wide range of Urawa Reds' activities for the past 20 years.

DHL's core values of speed, teamwork and passion resonate deeply with the fighting spirit of Urawa Reds, a club that always strives for the top and never gives up until the final whistle. DHL will continue to support Urawa Reds throughout the 2026/27 season and organize a range of campaigns and initiatives to engage Urawa Reds’ supporters.

Tony Khan, President and Representative Director of DHL Express Japan, commented, "As a global company connecting more than 220 countries and territories, we are proud to have stood alongside Urawa Reds for 20 years as they've pursued the top of Asia and, ultimately, the world stage. The trust that we've built through two decades of shared challenges is our greatest strength — and it's what drives us, embodying speed, teamwork and passion, as we take on the next stage together."

Minoru Shimizu, Representative Director and President of Urawa Red Diamonds Co., Ltd. said, "Our 20-year journey with DHL has been a tremendous source of support as we've continued to take on challenges on the international stage. Our relationship with trust with DHL, a truly global company, reflects the growth of our club itself. As we mark this 20th anniversary, we carry deep gratitude for the support we've received and look forward to reaching new heights together with our supporters."

Throughout the 2026/27 season, DHL Express and Urawa Reds will roll out several activities to commemorate the 20th anniversary, starting with  "DHL x REDS 20th Anniversary Campaign". Further initiatives will be announced in due course ― stay tuned.

"DHL x REDS 20th Anniversary Campaign"

To mark 20 years of partnership between DHL Express and Urawa Reds, and as a token of appreciation to the supporters who have long championed the club, this campaign will offer signed uniforms from the first team to 10 winners.

Entry period: July 30 ― end of August 2026

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