Leicester change stadium name

Leicester City have agreed a deal to rename their home ground the King Power Stadium.

Walkers Stadium becomes the King Power Stadium

Leicester City have agreed a deal to rename their home ground the King Power Stadium. The Thai duty-free company owns the Championship club via Asia Football Investments and is already the Foxes' main shirt sponsor. But King Power have now become the club's new stadium naming rights partner too, taking over the rights from Walkers. "The announcement of King Power's further support to Leicester City is tremendous news and once again underlines the commitment the owners have made to the club," Leicester's chief executive Susan Whelan told the club's official website.

Progressive company

"King Power has been, and always will be, a progressive company, striving for success. That approach will be adopted both on and off the field here at Leicester City, as we continue to make improvements to shape the club's future." Leicester will continue their long-term association with Walkers, which began in 1987. The Foxes' home ground has been called the Walkers Stadium since it opened in 2002 and the local company will continue to be the club's 'legacy partner'.