FlixBus India has recently announced its partnership with The Sports Front (TSF) as the official transport partner for the highly anticipated football event, ‘Legends Face off’ in Mumbai on 6th April 2025.As part of the collaboration, FlixBus India will provide two premium buses to ensure seamless transportation for the legendary football players of Real Madrid Leyendas and Barcelona Legends visiting India.
As part of this partnership, FlixBus India will facilitate the movement of football icons, including Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo, Ricardo Quaresma, Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, and Michael Owen, from the airport to their hotels and event venues.
This collaboration follows FlixBus’s successful partnership with UEFA in 2024. Just as sports connect people across borders, FlixBus continues to bridge distances, making travel more accessible and convenient for players from other countries to have a convenient experience in India.
“We are thrilled to be the official transport partner for this iconic event. Football in India is one of the most popular sports and unites people from the length and breadth of the country. By supporting the Legends face off, we celebrate India’s passion for football. Through this collaboration, FlixBus India reaffirms its mission of connecting people and places with sustainable and accessible transport solutions.”, says Surya Khurana, MD, FlixBus India
Further, John Zaidi, CEO, TSF says, “We are delighted to partner with FlixBus India for the ‘Legends Face Off’. Just as FlixBus connects people across distances, we aim to bridge the gap between fans and their football heroes. Together, we are creating unforgettable memories that celebrate the passion for football in India, bringing fans closer to the legends they admire.”
The partnership will also include extensive branding activities such as co-branding on buses, LED perimeter advertisements flashing the FlixBus logo and branding at the stadium gates. Additionally, FlixBus India will engage with fans through an exciting giveaway contest on FlixBus India’s official Instagram, where two lucky fans will win 2 pairs of match tickets.
With plans to expand into western India, FlixBus India continues to grow its network, bringing safe, affordable, and convenient travel to more regions.