Setanta Sports branding to feature in PES 2009

The agreement will see Setanta appear on the static advertising boards within stadiums.

Konami has announced it has agreed a sponsorship partnership with sports broadcaster Setanta Sports, which will see the broadcaster appear prominently within the UK version of PES 2009. The subscription sports broadcaster will also work closely with the publisher before and after the game's launch.

Setanta will appear on the static advertising boards within stadiums throughout the game and the branding will also appear on Konami's PES Rankings website.

"This is a fantastic coup for Konami to be working with such a respected sports broadcaster," commented Jon Murphy, PES team leader for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. "Setanta has rapidly established itself as a leading light in the way football is portrayed, and their expertise and subscriber base will be essential as we look to further expand recognition of the PES series."

PES 2009 is scheduled for release on October 17 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. The PS2 version will follow on October 30, with the PSP joining the party on November 6. A Wii edition will release in 2009.