Partner with One of NSW’s Leading Racing & Events Venues
Established in 1907, Newcastle Jockey Club has earned a long-standing reputation as New South Wales’ premier provincial racing club, delivering excellence across racing, events and commercial partnerships for more than a century.
Located in Broadmeadow, just two hours north of Sydney, Newcastle Racecourse combines a rich racing heritage with modern, purpose-built facilities and diverse hospitality venues. Its strategic position on the Hunter Coast, with direct access to both the eastern seaboard and the Hunter Valley, places the racecourse at the centre of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional economies.
With its scale, accessibility and professional delivery, Newcastle Racecourse is a leading destination for racing, major events, corporate hospitality and business engagement, offering partners and clients a compelling platform to connect, entertain and grow.
The Hunter Club
Exclusive Corporate Sponsorship Program
The Hunter Club is a premium, limited-availability corporate sponsorship program aligned with Newcastle Racecourse’s most prestigious feature race days, including the Spring Racing Carnival and The Hunter.
With only 25 partnerships available each year, the program delivers high-value brand exposure, priority hospitality access and exclusive business networking opportunities within Newcastle’s racing and corporate community.
Partners receive over $15,000 in sponsorship value from an annual investment of $9,000 + GST, with the opportunity to unlock additional value through feature race sponsorships and exclusive partner events.
Race Naming Sponsorship Opportunities
Race Naming Sponsorships offer businesses a high-impact branding opportunity across selected race meetings throughout the year at Newcastle Racecourse.
Available at mid-week meetings and select Charity Race Days during the Autumn and Winter Carnivals, this sponsorship places your brand at the heart of live racing moments.
Benefits include official race naming rights, big screen exposure, race book advertising and Winners Circle recognition, delivering strong on-course and extended media visibility.
Full Race Day Naming Sponsorships
A Full Race Day Naming Sponsorship provides exclusive naming rights to an entire race day, offering the highest level of visibility and brand association available.
This premium package includes the opportunity to name each individual race, align with clients or partners, and access private hospitality spaces for corporate entertaining.
Ideal for organisations seeking maximum exposure, prestige and senior-level engagement, this sponsorship positions your brand at the centre of a major racing event.
Charity Fundraiser Race Days
Charity Fundraiser Race Days combine live racing with meaningful community impact, providing a powerful platform for CSR-led partnerships.
In 2024, Newcastle Racecourse facilitated over $700,000 in fundraising, supporting more than 20 charities through corporate-sponsored race days and events.
These partnerships allow businesses to align with respected causes while engaging stakeholders through premium race day hospitality and purpose-driven experiences.
Corporate Events & Business Functions
Newcastle Racecourse offers a distinctive setting for corporate events, networking functions and business workshops in Newcastle, NSW.
With flexible venues including the Chairman’s Suite, Pavilion Room and Trackside Marquee, events can be tailored to suit client entertaining, strategy sessions or team engagement.
Combining premium hospitality with the energy of live ra
Community Support Program & Local Impact Initiatives
The Community Support Program provides quarterly grants of up to $2,000 to support charities, sporting clubs and community groups across Greater Newcastle.
This initiative forms part of Newcastle Racecourse’s broader commitment to community investment, alongside Charity Race Days and fundraising partnerships.
Through structured support, the program helps deliver positive social and community outcomes across the region.
Partnership Benefits
- Naming rights to a race or naming rights to the day and all races.
- Races are broadcast live via Sky Racing to over 3.4 million pay-TV subscribers across Australia and New Zealand, with additional free-to-air TV coverage via news services.
- Featured on Sky Racing Radio in over 5,000 TAB agencies, pubs, clubs and online, reaching an audience of 1.5 million+.
- Race name published in Form Guides nationally, Apps, Newspapers including the Newcastle Herald, and again in next-day race results.
- Big Screen Feature: Your logo or advertisement displayed on our state-of-the-art 82m² video screen.
- Presentation in the Winners Circle with the winning horse, an exclusive moment captured by official photographers and shared across our socials. With a keepsake momento sash and commemorative photograph.
- Full-page advertisement in the official race book, placed adjacent to your sponsored race listing.
- Your business name announced live by the official race caller during the race day’s proceedings.
- Selection of private function spaces for you to choose from that include premium hospitality and beverages.
To organise a time to discuss our sponsorship opportunities, corporate functions or fundraising options please email reception@njc.com.au or call 4961 1573.
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