Premier League Ban Betting Main Kit Sponsors From 2026
Update: The Premier League clubs have agreed to remove gambling sponsorship from the front of their matchday shirts, making them the first UK sports league to take such voluntary action. The transition away from shirt-front gambling sponsorship will begin at the end of the 2025-26 season to give clubs time to adjust.
Premier League Kits to Have No Betting Main Shirt Sponsors From 2026, Sleeve & Other Still Allowed
Meanwhile, the decision to remove gambling sponsorship from the front of their matchday shirts only applies to the front of the shirts, and not to other forms of advertising such as sleeves, backs of shirts, digital boards around the pitch, banners on the pitch next to the goals, half-time big screens, TV adverts, and broadcasters.
Update - July 2022: The Premier League have asked Premier League clubs to vote on phasing out gambling sponsors from appearing on shirts. With a potential government-imposed ban on betting logos looming, the Premier League would prefer to voluntarily make the decision, but they need the backing of 14 out of 20 Premier League clubs.
Premier League Clubs to Vote On Betting Sponsor Ban
The government's decision will come on the 21st of July, so the clubs will vote before that date so that the Premier League could pre-mpt any official ban. A winning "yes" vote would see new betting sponsorship deals outlawed from the start of the 22-23 season, but existing sponsorships would be allowed to stay in place until the end of the 24-25 season, which is the final cut-off point for their removal.
BBC news reports that a proposal to ban gambling sponsors from Premier League football shirts was included in a draft government white paper. The government are to update UK gambling laws next month, which could mean a change in the rules for kit sponsorship.
Betting Sponsor Ban Considered by UK Government
There has been talk since 2020 of the government stepping in to forbid betting company logos from appearing on football shirts and it seems to finally be happening, albeit in delayed fashion. The delay of the release of the white paper means that clubs have already started negotiations with new sponsors for next season without any knowledge of such a ban, so it would likely come into place from the 23-24 season at the earliest. James Grimes of the anti-gambling campaign group The Big Step said:
"Every young fan should be able to watch their club - in the ground and on TV - without being bombarded by ads for gambling, which we know harms millions, and takes hundreds of lives every year. If the government recognises gambling can be harmful, as this step suggests, then it must end all gambling advertising and sponsorship in football at all levels, not just on shirts."
Despite a recent survey by YouGov finding that almost 3 million young people in the UK are being harmed or at risk of being harmed by gambling, the government and the EFL maintain that there is no evidence of a causal link between gambling sponsorship and problem gambling.
Nine out of twenty Premier League clubs have a betting company as their main sponsor, so we would see a lot of changes to kits across the league should the ban eventually be approved, as was the case in Spain at the start of this season. Will we see an influx of new crypto sponsors in that case? Probably.
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Wydad AC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season, created in collaboration with Italian sportswear brand Kappa. Launched under the banner "THIS IS WYDAD," the shirt highlights the club's deep-rooted identity with a classic, retro-inspired aesthetic.
The Kappa Wydad 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red and accented with crisp white detailing. Its focal points include a striking red-and-white striped V-neck collar and matching trim along the cuffs. A subtle, tonal geometric pattern consisting of dynamic diagonal stripes runs across the torso, while white Kappa Omini logos sit across the chest and shoulders alongside the iconic circular Wydad AC crest.
The new Wydad 26-27 home shirt is already available for supporters to purchase through the club's official retail channels.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié has officially unveiled and debuted its new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season. The new strip received an immediate on-pitch premiere during the team's La Liga Hypermotion clash away to Girona at Montilivi, completing the club's 26-27 wardrobe following the release of their white home and away shirts earlier in the summer.
Created through the adidas Locker Room platform, the Albacete 26-27 third shirt features a black base overlaid with an energetic red geometric gradient pattern across the front. Striking bright orange accents add pop to the crew-neck collar and shoulder Three Stripes. The club crest is executed in a monochrome orange finish on the left chest to match the adidas performance logo and sponsor graphics.
Matching black shorts and socks, both trimmed with bright orange detailing, complete the full Albacete Balompié 26-27 third strip. What do you think of Albacete's new third kit?
CD Guadalajara 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish side CD Guadalajara has unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 season. Produced once again by Kappa, the new release offers a sharp, colorful alternative that directly complements the club's primary identity.
The Kappa CD Guadalajara 26-27 away shirt is predominantly bright yellow, paired with bold purple accents honoring the club's signature morado shade. Purple covers the rounded crew collar, sleeve trim, and sponsor branding, including the Hercesa chest sponsor. Kappa's iconic Omini logos run in purple along the shoulders and right chest, while matching yellow shorts with purple hems and side logo tracks complete the full kit.
This away strip follows the launch of Guadalajara's 26-27 home shirt earlier in September, which brought a classic all-purple foundation detailed with crisp white piping and logos.
Wydad 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club and Kappa have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season. Built around the club's traditional red base, the shirt features subtle tonal geometric striping across the front panel for a clean and textured appearance. A retro-inspired red and white striped V-neck collar anchors the classic design, complemented by contrasting white Kappa Omini logos on the chest and shoulders alongside a monochrome white club crest.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié debuted their new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season during their La Liga 2 fixture against Girona at Montilivi. The Adidas Locker Room shirt features a black base adorned with a red geometric gradient stripe pattern across the front, highlighted by vibrant orange accents on the crew collar, the adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders, and a monochrome orange edition of the club crest. Completed with matching black shorts and socks featuring orange detailing, the kit joins the club's traditional white home and away strips for the ongoing campaign.
Atalanta 26-27 Third Kit Released
Atalanta and New Balance have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Completing the Italian side's set alongside the previously launched home and away strips, the jersey introduces an elegant aesthetic rooted in the architectural heritage of Bergamo.
The New Balance Atalanta 26-27 third shirt is finished in a warm beige base officially dubbed 'Toasted Sesame', accented by black and 'Taffy Blue' trim on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Subtly woven across the body is a geometric jacquard pattern inspired by the famous sundial of Bergamo's Palazzo della Ragione. The chest prominently features Atalanta's retro 1964 crest, which depicts the running goddess alongside traditional black and blue stripes.
The New Balance branding appears in black, while Lete's red logo and SNAIFUN complete the front sponsorship. Inside the collar, a bespoke graphic highlights the Bergamo skyline accompanied by the motto 'LA MAGLIA SUDATA SEMPRE'. Crafted with breathable NB DRYx technology, the new kit is available now via the club's official channels.
Thailand Forced to Change Kits at 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
According to Ball Stand Thailand, the Thailand national team and Warrix must modify their kits for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, as the current uniform violates FIFA regulations.
Laws 4 of the IFAB players' equipment prohibits any political, religious, or personal slogans, statements, or images on match shirt.
Thailand’s 2026–27 kits by Warrix feature an pattern of the national anthem lyrics. Although national anthem lyrics are not explicitly classified as prohibited text, incorporating a full sentence from the anthem or extracts with ideological undertones onto the kit is still considered a violation of slogan regulations.
