2020 Olympics Guidelines Ban Three Stripes & Many Other Things Of Football Kits
In less than two weeks, the football tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics (21 July to 7 August 2021) will kick off. However, the football jerseys worn in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will look different to those you are used to.
2020 Olympics Football Kit Regulations
There are two uniform regulations that teams have to comply in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics football tournament - first, the FIFA Equipment Regulations that have been adjusted for the Olympics. Second, the special regulations of the IOC, called "Guidelines Regarding Authorised Identifications Games of the XXXII Olympiad Tokyo 2020".
Headphones and other gear must be free of any manufacturer logos
Only One Manufacturer Identification Per Item
The 2020 Olympics branding regulations only allow one manufacturer logo and one Product Technology Identification. This means Adidas is not allowed to have the Three Stripes on the kits, and Puma can not place their logo on the sleeves.
Japan regular vs Olympics kit
The size of an Identification of the Manufacturer shall not exceed 30cm2 for Clothing. The Product Technology Identification shall not exceed 10cm2.
"Third Party" Identifications Are Forbidden
No third party reference or name, including the names or nicknames of participants or any other persons, designation, trademark, logo, corporate design or colour scheme or any other distinctive sign (whether direct or indirect, such as QR codes or barcodes) may appear on any Item.
teams are not allowed to use the football federation logo
This means teams are not able to have their usual federation crest, which is regarded as "third party". All "Third Party Identifications" are forbidden.
Many Items Must Remain Unbranded
What is also special to the Olympics is that many items must be free of any brandings.
The following Items may not feature any Identification of the Manufacturer: headphones, water bottles, coolers, umbrellas, towels, bandages (i.e. kinesio tape), contact lenses, earplugs, mouth guards, nose clips, face masks and face shields.
No Political Messages or Slogans
The Olympics regulations do also not allow any text from the national anthems to feature on uniforms. Ukraine's Euro 2020 kit featured some parts of the national anthem (allowed by UEFA) and a message regarded as political slogan (banned by UEFA).
What do you think of the IOC not allowing more than one manufacturer logo? Comment below.
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We have the first image of a brand-new Adidas Originals River Plate retro shirt. It is part of the team's 26-27 away collection.
The River Plate retro shirt features a color-blocked design reminiscent of classic 1980s sportswear. The upper half of the torso and the raglan sleeves are solid red, while the lower half is crisp white. Separating the two sections is a prominent, thick black horizontal chest band. A classic white Adidas Trefoil logo and the traditional River Plate shield sit high on the chest, keeping the design completely free of modern sponsors for a pure, vintage aesthetic.
Vitória SC Announces Hummel Kit Deal
Vitória Sport Clube has officially announced a new five-year technical sponsorship deal with Hummel, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The Danish sportswear brand will supply the Portuguese club's match kits, training gear, and lifestyle apparel until the end of the 2030-31 campaign. This agreement brings an end to Vitória SC's decade-long partnership with Macron, who had been the club's kit maker since the 2016-17 season.
The club described the new agreement as a "return to the past to project into the future," referencing Hummel's previous stint as Vitória SC's kit supplier during 1992-92.
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We can leak the full look at the Boca Juniors 2026-27 home kit - it is completed by shorts and socks that match the stripe design of the kit.
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The new SV Austria Salzburg home kit for the 26-27 season has been officially released today. Made by Capelli, the new shirt will be worn by the club in the Austrian 2. Liga.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home jersey features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. It incorporates two different tones of violet and is highlighted by a custom graphic showcasing the Hohensalzburg fortress and the towers of the old town, representing the team's local identity and heritage.
The Capelli SV Austria Salzburg 2026-27 home football shirt is available to purchase immediately through the club's official fanshop, retailing at a price of 69 Euro.
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Glentoran and Macron have launched the club's new 2026-27 home kit for the upcoming NIFL Premiership campaign. The design pays homage to the classic 1992-93 shirt worn during their memorable European Cup tie against Marseille, featuring a green body with red sleeves and shoulder panels separated by black trim.
Giving the shirt a distinct early 1990s retro feel, a red fold-over collar is included with black striping and a black V-shaped insert at the front. A tonal graphic pattern runs across both the green and red sections, adding texture to the Macron Eco Fabric. The Macron Hero logo appears in white on the chest and sleeves, sitting opposite the stitched Glentoran crest and its accompanying gold star.
Additional details include the club motto Le Jeu Avant Tout embroidered in white on the back of the collar, and Glentoran FC Est 1882 printed inside the lower hem. Featuring Bet McLean as the main sponsor, the new Glentoran 2026-27 home shirt is completed with matching white shorts and green socks.
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Grimsby Town Football Club has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Italian sportswear brand Lotto Sport, who will become the club's official kit supplier starting from the 2026-27 season. Lotto replaces Umbro, whose kits were supplied to the club in collaboration with Kitlocker.
The announcement has been met with a positive reaction from fans, many of whom fondly remember the club's previous stint with Lotto kits in the late 1990s.
While no official images of the new 2026-27 kits have been released yet, supporters are eagerly anticipating the unveiling of the new designs.
