Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz has renewed its exclusive partnership with the EPG Baskets Koblenz for the 2025/26 season. This strengthens its support for the basketball club as it competes in Germany’s Barmer 2nd Basketball Bundesliga ProA division. The extension continues the collaboration that began in 2020 and has grown alongside the team’s rise from the ProB to the ProA division.

The partnership has been a cornerstone of EPG Baskets Koblenz’s progress in recent years. Initially, Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz backed the team during its ProB campaigns before supporting the club’s advance to ProA status in 2023. Under the new agreement, the state lottery operator will remain on the team’s jersey chest while also benefiting from LED perimeter advertising, arena floor branding, and matchday presenter rights at the EPG Arena.

Commenting on the extension, Jürgen Häfner, Managing Director of Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz, described the partnership as a natural fit. He emphasized that sports are deeply rooted in the company’s identity, noting that Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz partners with more than 160 sports clubs across the state.

Strategic Growth of EPG Baskets

For EPG Baskets Koblenz, the renewed partnership shows the trust and confidence built over years of collaboration. Thomas Klein, Director of Sports and Marketing for the club, reflected on how Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz’s involvement has expanded since launching the team’s “Mission 15-20” initiative in 2013. 

He pointed out that this partnership has mirrored the club’s steady growth and rising ambitions within professional basketball. The sponsorship secures vital financial support and raises the club’s profile within the wider sports community. With a successful second-division squad and active engagement in local initiatives, EPG Baskets position themselves as a leading example of athletic progress and community spirit in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Wider Developments at Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz

The partnership renewal arrives at a time when Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz is undergoing modernisation measures. In September 2024, the operator announced a five-year deal with Scientific Games to enhance its retail network with advanced camera-based Contour.v terminals. 

The new technology is designed to improve integration between physical and digital sales channels, aligning the lottery with changing consumer expectations.

A Strong Partnership Moving Forward

As the basketball club prepares for the 2025/26 ProA season, the visibility and resources provided by Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz will remain central to its competitive and organizational ambitions. 

For the lottery operator, the partnership further demonstrates its commitment to sports promotion and regional development. With this move, Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz can strengthen its image as a reliable supporter of athletes and the community.