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.
Adidas Champions League 26-27 Takedown Ball Leaked
The league version of the Adidas Champions League 2026-2027 ball replaces the white base of the high-end OMB with lilac.
Michael Olise Wears Custom Mint Green Nike Hypervenom Boots to Match France Away Kit
Michael Olise has once again caught the attention of boot enthusiasts by wearing a pair of custom mint green Nike Hypervenom Phantom III boots during France vs Norway.
The striking mint green colorway was specifically chosen to perfectly match the accents of the France away kit.
This recent choice highlights Olise's distinct habit of meticulously coordinating his football boots with his team's kits. Operating without a boot sponsorship deal, the winger has the freedom to select his footwear based entirely on aesthetics rather than contractual obligations. He frequently sources old or custom pairs of his favorite Nike Hypervenom Phantom III boots, ensuring perfect color coordination with his club and country uniforms.
His dedication to this matching aesthetic has become a signature part of his on-pitch style. By prioritizing visual harmony between his boots and kits, Olise stands out in an era where most top-level players are tied to strict brand sponsorships and colorway mandates.
Custom Adidas Copa Mundial 2026 World Cup Referee Boots
During the 2026 World Cup group stage match between Czechia and Mexico, Chilean referee Cristian Garay caught the attention of boot enthusiasts with a nice pair of customized Adidas Copa Mundial boots. Thanks to abcdefutbol for the spot.
Serving as the fourth official for the game, Garay wore the iconic black and white cleats, but with several personalized details that set them apart from the standard retail version.
The modifications, carried out by customizer Emilio Street Shoes, bring a stylish update to the classic silo. The official 2026 FIFA World Cup logo is printed in gold on the heel area. The boots also feature golden thread detailing along the sides, complementing the traditional white Three Stripes and adding a premium touch to the historic design.
RKC Waalwijk 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new RKC Waalwijk home kit was officially released today. Made by Stanno, the new RKC Waalwijk 2026-27 home shirt will be worn in the upcoming Dutch second divison football season.
The Stanno RKC Waalwijk 2026-27 home jersey was launched under the campaign slogan Gedragen door de toekomst, which translates to Worn by the future. It boasts a striking design in yellow with blue brushstroke stripes.
Adidas Energie Cottbus 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released - No More Macron
Following their promotion to the 2. Bundesliga and the announcement of a new long-term supplier deal with Adidas until at least 2031, the Energie Cottbus 2026-27 home kit has been released, while the away kit was spotted. The new shirt marks the club's transition to the Three Stripes for their upcoming campaign in Germany's second tier.
Cottbus' 26-27 kits are based on standard Adidas teamwear, the Adidas 26 Tiro Competition.
River Plate Adidas EQT Jersey Leaked
We can exclusively leak the upcoming Adidas River Plate EQT lifestyle jersey. Inspired by the brand's iconic early 1990s Equipment era, the shirt features a clean white base highlighted by oversized red EQT stripes over the shoulders. Both the classic black Adidas Trefoil logo and the River Plate crest are positioned centrally on the chest, completing the retro aesthetic.
There will also be a fitting t-shirt plus a tracksuit.
Rot-Weiss Essen Announce HOLY as 2026-27 Training Kit Sponsor
German 3. Liga side Rot-Weiss Essen has announced an expanded partnership with soft drink brand HOLY for the 2026-27 season.
Having served as an official partner during the previous campaign, the brand will now see its logo prominently displayed on the chest of the first team's warm-up and training kits.
While this development increases the sponsor's visibility within the club environment, fans and local media note that the highly anticipated announcement of Rot-Weiss Essen's new main match kit sponsor is still expected to take place later this month.
