The Tennent’s Time to Dream campaign has been announced by the Scottish lager brand as a kickoff to the FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations that mark the upcoming matches with special offers for consumers.
The campaign will see the brand launching a TV commercial starring Rory McCann that centers around the World Cup alongside a digital and outdoor advertising campaign. The brand will be introducing a range of POS materials alongside an on-pack promotion for its eight, 10, 12 and 15-packs of lager. This will give fans the chance to win a Scotland '26 Squad signed shirt with a match day experience at Hampden Park with a football start with thousands of additional prizes up for grabs.
Senior Brand Manager Hazel Alexander spoke on the Tennent’s Time to Dream campaign saying, "Scotland has waited a long time for this moment, and we wanted to capture what it really feels like. ‘Time to Dream’ is about the belief supporters have carried for nearly three decades – the hope, the heartbreak and the pride. This campaign is for everyone who’ll be watching together this summer."
Celebratory Football Beer Campaigns
Tennent’s Time to Dream Campaign Celebrates the World Cup
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