ALP NAMED OFFICIAL NICOTINE POUCH PARTNER OF MATCHROOM BOXING
ALP leverages an exclusive Matchroom Boxing partnership to spotlight its fast-growing nicotine pouch brand during its 2026 UK, Ireland, and European expansion.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Turning Point Brands (TPB), through its ALP nicotine pouch brand, has been named Official Nicotine Pouch Partner of Matchroom Boxing, securing category exclusivity across three major UK and Ireland events starting 5 September 2026.
ALP, launched in late 2024, became the number one direct-to-consumer nicotine pouch brand in the US and reached an estimated 1% of measured US convenience store nicotine pouch sales in under 90 days. The brand began a rollout into 11 European markets in July 2026 and will feature exclusive in-ring and broadcast branding, fan activation stations, and a branded Matchroom digital series. UFC champion Conor McGregor is among its global partners.
Positive
- Exclusive Matchroom Boxing rights across three major UK and Ireland events in September and October 2026
- Rapid US growth: number one DTC nicotine pouch brand and ~1% of measured US convenience store pouch sales in under 90 days
- European rollout into 11 markets started July 2026, supported by high-visibility boxing exposure and a branded digital series
Negative
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Key Figures
- Partnership start
- 5 September 2026
- Matchroom Boxing autumn schedule at Croke Park
- US convenience-store share
- 1%
- Measured US nicotine pouch sales, achieved in fewer than 90 days
- Market rollout
- 11 markets
- UK, Ireland and Europe rollout
- European launch
- July 2026
- ALP launch across the UK, Ireland and Europe
- Croke Park attendance
- 80,000 fans
- Katie Taylor versus Flora Pili event in Dublin
- Second event
- 3 October 2026
- Whittaker versus Wallace at Utilita Arena Birmingham
- Third event
- 24 October 2026
- Smith versus Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield
- Category exclusivity
- three events
- Exclusive in-ring and broadcast presence across Matchroom Boxing events
Historical Context
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Frontier Collection added three flavors and new nicotine pouch strengths.
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FRE Labs introduced consumer-driven limited-edition nicotine pouch flavor drops.
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Modern Oral growth and raised 2026 guidance outweighed lower reported profitability.
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Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per common share.
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ALP launched across the UK and Europe in 11 European markets.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
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America's fastest-growing nicotine pouch brand makes its first major
Founded in late 2024 as a direct-to-consumer business with no retail distribution, ALP became the number one DTC nicotine pouch brand in the US in under two years, and Nielsen data show it went from zero to an estimated
Matchroom Boxing is where that ALP expansion becomes visible: exclusive category rights across three of the promotion's biggest events, in front of the sport's most passionate audience in the
The partnership opens on Saturday, 5 September, at Croke Park in
Demand for the category has moved faster than the brands supplying it, and boxing has become one of the few places where an adult nicotine brand can build at scale in front of the right audience.
"We built this brand by moving with grace, speed, discipline, and strength. All these qualities are core tenets when it comes to performing well in the boxing ring. Matchroom puts on some of the biggest fights in the sport anywhere in the world. Being the only nicotine pouch brand in that ring is exactly where we want to be as we make our first push into markets in the
About ALP
ALP Supply Co. LLC is a US-based nicotine pouch brand co-owned by Turning Point Brands (NYSE: TPB) and Tucker Carlson Network. Its tobacco-free pouches are intended exclusively for existing adult nicotine users of legal age and are available across the UK, Ireland and Europe via alppouch.eu.
Media contact: Matt Kovacs, mkovacs@blazepr.com
ALP products are intended for adult nicotine users of legal age only. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Not for sale to minors.
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SOURCE ALP Supply Co. LLC
FAQ
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What partnership did ALP, associated with TPB, announce with Matchroom Boxing?
ALP has been named the Official Nicotine Pouch Partner of Matchroom Boxing, gaining exclusive category rights across three major events in the UK and Ireland, including in-ring and broadcast presence plus fan activations and a branded Matchroom digital series.
When and where will ALP's Matchroom Boxing partnership events take place?
The partnership begins on 5 September 2026 at Croke Park in Dublin, then continues with Whittaker vs. Wallace at Utilita Arena Birmingham on 3 October, and Smith vs. Puello at Utilita Arena Sheffield on 24 October.
What does category exclusivity mean in the ALP and Matchroom Boxing deal for TPB?
Across all three scheduled events, ALP receives exclusive in-ring and broadcast presence as the only nicotine pouch brand featured, along with on-site fan activation stations and a dedicated Matchroom digital content series.
How fast has ALP grown in the US nicotine pouch market?
Founded in late 2024, ALP became the number one direct-to-consumer nicotine pouch brand in the US and, per Nielsen data, went from zero to an estimated 1% of all measured US convenience store nicotine pouch sales in fewer than 90 days.
What is ALP's expansion plan in Europe as of 2026?
ALP launched across the UK, Ireland, and Europe in July 2026 as part of a rollout into 11 markets. The Matchroom Boxing partnership is positioned as the brand’s first major visibility push in the UK and Ireland during this expansion.
Is Conor McGregor involved with ALP and TPB's nicotine pouch brand?
Yes. The company states that UFC champion Conor McGregor is among ALP's global partners, supporting the brand as it expands from the US into the UK, Ireland, and broader European markets.