FlixBus India has been announced as the official transport partner for the upcoming football event, Legends Face Off, scheduled in Mumbai on April 6, 2025. As part of this partnership, FlixBus will provide two premium buses to facilitate the transportation of football legends from Real Madrid and Barcelona during their visit to India.
The football icons traveling with FlixBus India include stars such as Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez, Rivaldo, Ricardo Quaresma, Luis Figo, Fernando Morientes, Pepe, and Michael Owen. FlixBus will manage their transfers from the airport to hotels and event venues. This collaboration builds on FlixBus India’s recent partnership with UEFA in 2024.
Surya Khurana, Managing Director of FlixBus India, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to be the official transport partner for this iconic event. Football is one of India’s most beloved sports, uniting fans nationwide. Supporting Legends Face Off reinforces FlixBus India’s commitment to connecting people and places through sustainable and accessible transport solutions.”
John Zaidi, CEO of The Sports Front (TSF), added, “Partnering with FlixBus India for the Legends Face Off is an exciting step. Just as FlixBus connects people across distances, we aim to bring fans closer to their football heroes. Together, we are creating unforgettable experiences that celebrate India’s passion for football.”
The partnership will also feature extensive branding, including co-branding inside and outside the buses, LED perimeter ads displaying the FlixBus logo, and branding at stadium gates. To engage fans, FlixBus India will host a giveaway contest on its official Instagram page, offering two lucky winners pairs of match tickets.
