Archer Nabs World Cup, Super Bowl Partnerships

Air taxi maker is developing a Los Angeles network for its electric aircraft, which could land there as soon as next year.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 02:42 PM ET

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Archer plans to build a Los Angeles air taxi network for its all-electric Midnight. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation has significantly expanded its presence in major sporting events, securing partnerships as the exclusive air taxi provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles, in addition to the 2028 Olympic Games.
These partnerships are primarily for community engagement and building local support, rather than immediate passenger flights, as Archer continues to develop its Midnight eVTOL and establish its planned urban air mobility networks in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and other major U.S. cities.
While Archer aims for an aggressive commercial service launch as early as 2026, industry experts express skepticism, forecasting its Midnight eVTOL to enter service in mid-2028 due to remaining crucial development and certification milestones.
Despite timeline challenges, the broader eVTOL industry, including Archer, is benefiting from recent regulatory momentum, such as finalized FAA pilot training and operational guidelines, and the upcoming eVTOL Integration Pilot Program designed to facilitate real-world operations.

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Within months of being named the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, electric aircraft developer Archer Aviation has secured partnerships with two more global sporting events—FIFA World Cup in 2026 and Super Bowl LXI in 2027.

The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC), which leads the host committees for both events in LA, on Tuesday named Archer its exclusive air taxi partner. The company will be an official host city supporter for the World Cup and official host committee partner for Super Bowl LXI.