# Borussia Dortmund ends Rheinmetall sponsorship

> Borussia Dortmund to end controversial arms sponsor deal after fan backlash.
- Title: Borussia Dortmund ends Rheinmetall sponsorship · Sportstar
- Summary: Borussia Dortmund to end controversial arms sponsor deal after fan backlash. Borussia Dortmund will end its sponsorship with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall…
- Keywords: borussia dortmund, rheinmetall, sponsorship, arms manufacturer, controversial sponsorship, fan backlash, financial room for manoeuvre, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/bundesliga/borussia-dortmund-to-end-sponsorship-with-rheinmetall-arms-dealer-controversy-explained/article71699417.ece
- Author: AP
- Published: 2026-11-13T17:17:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: borussia dortmund, rheinmetall, sponsorship, arms manufacturer, controversial sponsorship, fan backlash, financial room for manoeuvre, sports
## Sponsorship ends
Borussia Dortmund will end its sponsorship with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall after fan backlash.
## Agreement expires
The official sponsorship agreement between the German club and Rheinmetall expires on June 30, 2027.
## Fan criticism
Dortmund fans criticized the deal from its signing, with some renouncing support.
## Financial impact
The club will lose 9 million euros per year in income from the sponsorship, reducing financial flexibility.
## Key takeaway

Borussia Dortmund will end its sponsorship with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall due to fan criticism, cutting income from the 2024 agreement that expires June 30, 2027.