Adidas Loses Bundesliga Ball Supplier Deal
Apr 24, 2017, by Chris
Derbystar will become the new ball supplier for the first and second German Bundesliga from the 2018-19 season. Derbystar had been represented in the Bundesliga through numerous partnerships with different clubs since the 1970-71 season. In the 1979-80 season, Derbystar balls were used in all 306 matches played in the Bundesliga.
"Our open and trusting talks with the DFL have led to the conclusion that we will not continue our long-term successful cooperation beyond the expiry of the current 2017-18 contract," said Adidas spokesman Oliver Brüggen, As part of our strategy, we will focus even more on cooperation with the leading international clubs and young, emerging players. "
Derbystar Becomes New Bundesliga Ball Supplier From The 2018-19 Season
Derbystar was featured for the last time in the Bundesliga.
The partnership with Derbystar is set to run over four seasons until 2021-22. The announcement was made today by DFL Sports Enterprises (DFL SE) in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. Adidas already lost the ball deal with the French Ligue 1. Uhlsport will make Ligue 1 footballs from the 2017-18 season.
Adidas made the official match balls for the Bundesliga from the 2010-11 season.
"Our new partner Derbystar has long stood for the highest product quality – quality that is acknowledged by clubs and players alike. We also appreciate the international distribution network Derbystar maintains together with Select Sport, its parent company," says Jörg Daubitzer, CEO of DFL SE.
"Our return to the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 underscores the company's strong position in the market and our very positive performance in recent years," says Andreas Filipovic, who is in charge of sales and sponsoring on Derbystar's board. "We have doubled our sales since 2010. Our presence in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will strengthen the brand," says Joachim Böhmer, the board member at Derbystar responsible for marketing and procurement.
Founded in 1968, Derbystar has specialized in the production of hand-stitched sports balls and was among the first manufacturers to use synthetic materials for this purpose. In 1991 Derbystar Sportartikel GmbH became part of Select Sport A/S (Select), a Danish sports ball specialist that has been an industry benchmark since 1947.
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No More Juaraga: Adidas Persija Jakarta 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Indonesian giants Persija Jakarta have officially unveiled their new 26-27 home, away, and third kits, celebrating their reunion with adidas. The German sportswear manufacturer previously outfitted the Macan Kemayoran between the 1970s and 1990s, and this new multi-year agreement brings the brand back to supply all on-pitch and training gear for the club.
The Persija 26-27 home shirt features a bold red base combined with golden yellow details on the collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder stripes, complemented by a subtle diagonal tonal graphic across the chest. The away kit opts for a clean white design incorporating thin horizontal stripes in gold and grey alongside black accents. Completing the set, the third kit embraces the club's iconic orange palette with vertical textured graphics and black three stripes.
The new adidas Persija Jakarta 26-27 collection is now available to purchase through official club stores, online platforms, and select retail outlets in both player-issue and fan-version tiers.
No More Grand Sport: 2S Sport Chiangrai United 26-27 Home Kit Released
Thai League 1 side Singha Chiangrai United have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, made by domestic sportswear brand 2S Sport. The partnership sees 2S Sport replace Grand Sport as the club's official kit partner.
The 2S Sport Chiangrai United 2026-27 home shirt features the club's signature bright orange base with thin black and yellow horizontal pinstripes across the front and back. A subtle geometric diamond pattern adds texture, while a black polo collar, side panels and sleeve cuffs provide contrast. “CRUTD” is printed on the back of the collar.
The shirt is completed by the iconic Singha lion silhouette and Singha Lemon Soda wordmark in black on the centre chest, alongside the 2S Sport logo and Chiangrai United crest.
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No More Zeus: Eye Sports Crotone 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie C side Crotone have officialy introduced their new away kit, made by new supplier Eye Sport, who replaced Zeus after 16 years.
The new design uses a familiar approach with white base combined with blue and red side panels. On the front of the shirt lies a graphic of 8 thin brush strokes down the hips, giving the jersey more details aside from the simple look.
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FC Aarau 26-27 Third Kit Released
FC Aarau and kit supplier Craft have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 Swiss Challenge League campaign, rounding out their wardrobe following the launch of the home and away jerseys earlier in the summer.
The Craft FC Aarau 26-27 third shirt introduces an eye-catching graphic look, utilizing a deep navy base accented by a vibrant, glowing gradient in shades of pink, red, and purple across the front. The shirt features a smart polo-style collar with the local motto "DAS ESCH AARAU" printed inside the neckline.
All club and sponsor detailing is finished in clean monochrome white, including a silicone-style FC Aarau eagle crest and logos for AEW and Aargauische Kantonalbank. Navy shorts and matching socks complete the kit.
Adidas Hanoi FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released - First-Ever Vietnamese Club Deal
Hanoi FC and Adidas have officially revealed the club's new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season. The launch marks a major milestone for the Three Stripes, representing Adidas's first official kit supplier partnership with a professional Vietnamese football club under a new three-year agreement, taking over from previous manufacturer Jogarbola.
Created to celebrate the club's 20th anniversary under the concept "Legend Wear The Next Chapter," the 26-27 collection features three distinct designs. The home shirt stays true to Hanoi FC's signature identity in royal purple with white details. The away jersey arrives in victory gold with dark accents, while the third kit opts for a clean pearl white base with black trim, styled to transition seamlessly from the pitch to everyday streetwear.
Chanthaburi FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Thai League 2 club Chanthaburi FC has officially unveiled its new away kit for the 2026-27 season, once again manufactured by local brand M7.
The M7 Chanthaburi FC 26-27 away shirt introduces an elegant look, combining a clean white base with refined gold accents. The design features a classic polo collar complete with gold and white striped detailing, matching the trim on the sleeve cuffs. All club and sponsor logos, including the M7 chest branding and the club's rabbit crest, are rendered in a monochromatic gold finish.
Complementing the recently unveiled home shirt, the new away uniform will be worn by the Wild Rabbits throughout their upcoming campaign in Thailand's second division.
Songkhla FC 26-27 Away & Third Kits Revealed
Thai League 2 club Songkhla FC has officially unveiled its new away and third kits for the 26-27 season, crafted by new technical supplier EGO Sport. The domestic sportswear brand takes over kit manufacturing duties from EightyEight Sport, marking the beginning of a fresh era for the club.
The Songkhla FC 26-27 away jersey features a clean white base paired with asymmetrical sleeves in black and red. A classic polo collar is detailed with a distinctive geometric cross pattern, while the fabric of the body is enriched with a subtle, tonal traditional motif. Black and red side panels frame the torso, complementing the club's iconic mermaid crest on the chest.
Completing the lineup, the 26-27 third kit is rendered in a deep navy colorway, adorned with an intricate all-over graphic print celebrating local cultural elements. Vibrant cyan accents highlight the collar, trims, and monochrome club badge, creating a stylish and modern contrast throughout the shirt.
Stevenage 26-27 Third Kit Released
English League One side Stevenage FC and Puma have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign, completing their full set of uniforms for the season.
Designed in collaboration with independent designer Joseph Brimicombe, the Stevenage 26-27 third jersey introduces a fresh look in a soft lilac and light purple base. A subtle dotted graphic pattern decorates the lower torso, adding fine visual depth to the clean aesthetic. All sponsor branding, including the Xsolla chest logo, Puma cat icons, and the monochrome Stevenage FC crest, are finished in crisp white for a clean, unified presentation.
Lilac shorts and matching socks complete the Stevenage 26-27 third strip, which joins the previously launched white home kit and black away strip.
Atlético Tucumán 2026 Home & Away Kits Released
Argentine club Atlético Tucumán and technical sponsor Kappa have officially launched their new home and away jerseys for the 2026 season. The collection, presented under the concept 'Tucumán, nuestra piel' (Tucumán, our skin), pays tribute to the history, identity, and province of Tucumán.
The Atlético Tucumán 2026 home kit features the club's traditional sky blue and white vertical stripes, incorporating subtle tone-on-tone detailing within the colored sections. It is complemented by a stylish white polo collar and gold accents on the Kappa Omini logos and sponsor branding. Meanwhile, the away shirt introduces an elegant dark navy base adorned with thin vertical pinstripes and sky blue trim around the crew collar and sleeve cuffs. Notably, the away jersey features a centrally placed club crest beneath a gold Kappa logo.
ASC Biesheim 26-27 Away Kit Released
French club ASC Biesheim have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 campaign. The new strip is manufactured by Adidas, marking a fresh partnership for the team following previous seasons supplied by Puma.
The Adidas ASC Biesheim 2026-27 away jersey introduces a clean design with a white base accented by navy and gold details. Gold panels frame the collar and sides, while the Adidas three stripes along the shoulders and the performance logo on the chest appear in dark navy. A monochrome navy club crest and Vialis sponsor print complete the streamlined aesthetic.
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