St Kilda Football Club has announced RIO Sound and Vision as its newest partner ahead of the 2026 season, marking a significant addition to the club’s growing commercial network.

RIO joins as an Official Partner and will feature prominently across all coaching apparel and related club assets. The home entertainment company brings more than 30 years of experience in world-class audio-visual technology, bespoke installation and customer-focused design.

St Kilda CEO Carl Dilena said the partnership aligns strongly with the club’s commitment to excellence.

“We are delighted to welcome RIO Sound and Vision to the Saints’ partnerships family,” Dilena said. “The team at RIO share our drive to push boundaries and pursue excellence. Their commitment to quality and innovation aligns perfectly with the high-performance environment we continue to build at St Kilda.”

RIO is known for tailoring entertainment systems to suit individual spaces, taking acoustics, layout and aesthetics into account to create immersive, all-in-one experiences. Its flagship Preston store, built in collaboration with international movie set designers and artists, is recognised as the world’s largest home theatre complex.

RIO Sound and Vision Sales Manager Robert Surace said the company is eager to bring its expertise to the Saints community.

“We are incredibly excited to announce our Official partnership with St Kilda and cannot wait to bring our expertise in immersive home entertaining to the passionate Saints faithful,” Surace said.

“This partnership reflects our desire and commitment to innovation, precision and excellence, values that are mirrored in the club’s own elite performance culture. Together we look forward to inspiring fans and creating experiences that exceed expectations.”