Title Sponsor
₹5,00,000
One available
Your name in the event title and premier branding across the venue.
AITA Men’s ₹5 Lakh Championship
Akhtar Ali Cup 2026
7–12 December 2026Bengal Tennis Association Stadium, Kolkata
Honouring a legend, empowering the next.
- ₹5 lakh
- total prize pool
- 10
- of India’s top 20 men confirmed in the field
- 250+
- entries so far, with more expected
- 6 days
- of competition, 7–12 December
The largest men’s-only AITA event in East India in the last five years, and the first standalone event of this prize money in Bengal in over five years.
Twenty years of junior tennis. Now a professional championship.
The Akhtar Ali Cup honours the late Mr Akhtar Ali, the Guru of Indian tennis. Its first twenty editions were junior tournaments: nineteen hosted by Akhtar Ali himself, and the twentieth in October 2025, the first held under the Akhtar Ali Foundation’s name.
In 2026 the Cup becomes a professional event. This inaugural professional edition introduces a rolling trophy, and the championship will be held every year from now on.
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Why sponsor the Akhtar Ali Cup
Six days of top-level men’s tennis at a leading Kolkata venue, in front of players, officials, tennis fans and families from across India.
An elite field
Ten of India’s top twenty men and more than 250 entries.
Reach beyond the stadium
Matches stream live through our Instagram partners, putting your brand in front of a far wider audience.
A meaningful association
Stand beside a not-for-profit with 30 years of work in Indian tennis, and a tournament named for Mr Akhtar Ali.
A first-mover position
Back the inaugural professional edition of what will be an annual event.
Sponsorship packages
Packages can be customised to your brand’s goals. All amounts in INR.
We are seeking ₹10 lakh in total sponsorship for the 2026 Cup
Associate Sponsor
₹2,50,000
Each
Venue signage and social media features.
Branding Partner
₹1,00,000
Court-side branding and your logo on event material.
Banner
₹25,000
Your banner displayed at the stadium.
Where your brand appears
Stadium signage
Banners across the venue
Court branding
Court-side boards and backdrops
Media coverage
Press and media mentions
Digital reach
Live Instagram streams and social features
Hospitality
VIP seating and guest passes
Prize ceremony
Presence at the trophy presentation
Community impact
Your support does more than fund a tournament. It helps rebuild Bengal’s place in Indian tennis.
Jobs
Gig employment for 50+ people, including ball kids, referees, officials and tournament staff.
Local economy
Visiting players use nearby restaurants, cafes, hotels and wellness facilities.
Player pathway
Professional tennis at home for local players, at lower cost than travelling for it.
Legacy
An annual event that keeps Mr Akhtar Ali’s name tied to the growth of the sport.
About the Akhtar Ali Foundation
The Foundation began around 1995 as the Akhtar Ali Tennis Academy and became the Akhtar Ali Foundation in 2021, carrying forward Mr Akhtar Ali’s lifelong commitment to sport and social good. It is a registered not-for-profit with 30 years of work behind it.
It works to bring higher-quality tournaments to Bengal, make big tennis more affordable for players across India, support professional player development, and make Bengal a sporting hub once again.
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Partner with the Akhtar Ali Cup
Help bring a top-tier AITA men’s championship to Kolkata this December.
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54, Lower Range Road
Kolkata 700019
West Bengal, India