Final Update: Here Are All Kit Maker Changes of 2019-20
Jul 5, 2019, by Chris
Update: As the 1st of July went down a few days ago, the best opportunity to switch kit supplier for football teams has vanished up until the next year. To fully conclude this post, we've once again updated it with the latest movements within the kit supplier world, including: SC Braga ➡️ Hummel, Burnley ➡️ Umbro, Granada ➡️ Nike, Elche ➡️ Hummel, Almería ➡️ adidas and CA Colón ➡️ Kelme
Update: The 2018-2019 season is over in all big European leagues. All major new 2019-2020 kit deals were already officially announced. Most of them will start on July 1 2019 - this means we will see a very lot of releases in less than two weeks. Some new kit deals have been disclosed / leaked as well in the past few weeks, including: Genoa ➡️ Kappa, Aston Villa ➡️ Kappa, Sport Recife ➡️ Umbro, Bursaspor ➡️ Kappa and Real Valladolid ➡️ Adidas.
2019-2020 Kits Of New Suppliers To Be Released in Early July 2019 / From July 1
Most of the kits of the new kit suppliers will be released in early July 2019, as the contract with the old brand usually expires on June 30 and the deal with the new brand begins on July 1. We expect that there will be many important launched on July 1 - possibly Manchester City (Puma), AS Monaco (Kappa) and Arsenal (Adidas), to name just a few.
In the past few days, many kit supplier switches were officially announced. We take a look at the most important jersey maker changes for 2019-20.
Most of the deals feature in the article have been already officially announced yet (e.g. the Adidas Arsenal & Puma Man City kit deal). The other deals featured a practically confirmed to our information.
2019-2020 Kit Supplier Changes
England
Arsenal: Puma -> Adidas
Manchester City: Nike -> Puma
Burnley: Puma -> Umbro
Spain
Girona: Umbro -> Puma
Valencia: Adidas -> Puma
Real Valladolid: Joma -> Adidas
Granada: Errea -> Nike
Italy
Torino: Kappa -> Joma
Genoa: Lotto -> Kappa
Germany
Hannover 96: Jako -> Macron
VfB Stuttgart: Puma -> Jako
Hoffenheim: Lotto -> Jome
France
Monaco: Nike -> Kappa
Others
Union Berlin: Macron -> Adidas
FC Ingolstadt: Adidas -> Puma
FC Utrecht: Hummel -> Nike
RSC Anderlecht: Adidas -> Joma
Colo-Colo: Under Armour -> Umbro
Universidad Católica: Umbro -> Under Armour
Atlético Mineiro: Topper -> Le Coq Sportif
Palmeiras: Adidas -> Puma
Panathinaikos: Nike -> Kappa
Melbourne City: Nike -> Puma
America de Cali: Adidas -> Umbro
Al-Ahly SC: In-House -> Umbro
Deportivo Municipal: Marathon Sports -> Umbro
Maccabi Tel Aviv In-House -> FILA
Bursaspor: Puma -> Kappa
Sport Recife: Under Armour -> Umbro
SC Braga: Lacatoni -> Hummel
Elche CF: Kelme -> Hummel
UD Almería: Nike -> adidas
CA Colón: Fake Burrda -> Kelme
Liverpool: New Balance -> ? (From 2020-21)
Liverpool's kit deal with New Balance is running out in 2020. NB will make Liverpool's 2019-20 kits, but the brand has not renewed the contract with the Reds yet.
Have we missed any kit maker changes? Are you happy that Adidas will make Arsenal kits again? Do you look forward to see Puma's Manchester City and Valencia kits? Let us know in the comments below.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Nike, the secondary strip arrives two weeks after the release of the club's traditional red-and-black home jersey.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, highlighted by a classic horizontal chest band in red that is bordered by thin black stripes. A black polo-style collar with a front insert adds a refined touch to the design. The Nike Swoosh and FC Penafiel crest are placed inside the red chest hoop, while the ABANCA sponsor logo appears in black across the midriff.
White shorts with black detailing and white socks round off the clean look of the new FC Penafiel 26-27 away uniform, which is already available to purchase through the club's official channels.
