Unzer expands its commitment to the MLP Academics and extends partnership until 2028

Heidelberg, 20 October 2026 – MLP Academics Heidelberg and Unzer are continuing their successful collaboration. The company is extending its commitment for a further two years, irrespective of league, while at the same time upgrading the partnership from bronze to silver status. 

With this extension, Unzer underlines its long-term ties to the MLP Academics and the Heidelberg region. The company was already involved as a bronze partner last season. Now the collaboration is being intensified and taken to the next level. 

Matthias Lautenschläger, Managing Director of the MLP Academics, says: "We are proud to be extending our partnership with Unzer, another well-known and highly regarded Heidelberg company within our steadily growing partner network. They have significantly expanded their partnership, moving from bronze to silver partner. Unzer is firmly rooted in Heidelberg while, as one of Germany's leading payment service providers, also making an impact far beyond the city limits. Together, we want to achieve our sporting goals and, at the same time, raise Unzer's profile." 

We are proud to be extending our partnership with Unzer, another well-known and highly regarded Heidelberg company within our steadily growing partner network.

Matthias Lautenschläger, Managing Director of the MLP Academics

Sebastian Wenzel, VP Marketing at Unzer, adds: "We realised from the outset that the MLP Academics and their network are an excellent fit for Unzer. Many of our partners and customers are active there too. That is why we are delighted to be expanding our partnership further and achieving even more together. We want to bring digital innovation into sport and are already working today on ideas such as agentic commerce, which will fundamentally change the way people pay and shop around sporting events in future." 

Sport plays an important role for Unzer. The company works with numerous clubs, associations and event organisers across Europe, supporting them in harnessing the opportunities offered by digitalisation. From stadiums and arenas to festivals and professional sports clubs, Unzer brings innovative payment and commerce solutions to sport. The partnership with MLP Academics Heidelberg forms part of this long-term commitment to developing the digital infrastructure around sport together with strong local partners and creating a modern fan experience.