2022-23 Ligue 2 Kit Overview - Adidas and Kappa Dominate
Aug 31, 2022, by John
In France, the Ligue 2 kicked off several weeks ago, which means the vast majority of 22-23 kits has been released already. Today, we want to take a look at the shirts that will be worn during the course of the season.
In terms of the kits suppliers, Adidas and Kappa dominate with 5 teams each, producing half of the league's jerseys. Puma and Nike follow with 2 clubs each, while the rest of the 6 teams each have a unique manufacturer.
Amiens
Home
The Amiens 22-23 home shirt is based on the teamVISION template, which has a white base with subtle light grey hoops on the front.
Away
The Amiens 22-23 away jersey makes use of the teamGLORY teamwear option in black. A graphic with repeating upside-down V-shapes appears on the front, while all logos are held in white.
Annecy
Home
The Adidas FC Annecy 2022-23 home shirt combines two shades of red with white for the sponsor logos. The base colour is garnet red, combined with a bright red for the Three Stripes and the Adidas logo.
Away
The Adidas FC Annecy 2022-2023 away shirt is mainly black, based on the Condivo 22 Match Day template. Subtle pentagon shapes cover the entire shirt, while white and grey details appear on the sides and collar.
Bastia
Home
The Adidas SC Bastia 22-23 home shirt is mainly blue, based on the mi Competition 21 template. It presents the same design as the away shirt with a Corsica-inspired white and black stripe down the middle.
Away
Introducing a simple look, the Adidas Bastia 2022-23 away jersey combines a clean white base with a blue center stripe that features a small black pinstripe in its middle. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are blue with black trim.
Third
Based on the same template as the home, the Adidas Bastia 22-23 third jersey combines an orange base with white used for the logos, sleeve cuffs and collar. Blue piping is applied to the collar and sleeve tips.
Bordeaux
Home
The Adidas Girondins 22-23 jersey is mainly navy, featuring the traditional white chevron on the front. A classy white collar is applied as well, having the same style as those seen on many other Adidas kits this season.
Away
The new Adidas Bordeaux 2022-2023 away kit has a classy design, based on the mi License 22 template. It combines a white base with a maroon chevron and golden logos, with the chevron placed higher than on the home kit. Both the detailing on the collar and the Three Stripes are maroon as well.
Caen
Home
Inspired by the club's 1992-93 home jersey, the Kappa SM Caen 2022-2023 home jersey features 5 red and 4 blue stripes on the front and back. The sleeves are also striped with blue cuffs.
Away
Mainly cream, the Kappa Stade Malherbe Caen 2022-2023 away shirt combines this clean base with a subtle graphic pattern on the front and sleeves. All logos are anthracite, including a recoloured grey/white version of the club crest on the left chest.
Chamois Niortais
Home
The Kappa Chamois Niortais FC 2022-23 home shirt features a clean design in blue with white logos and a diamond pattern that fades towards the top.
Away
Dijon
Home
The Lotto Dijon 22-23 home jersey hardly differs from last season's rendition. A red base with a subtle zig-zagging graphic is combined with black accents on the collar and sleeve ends.
Away
The Lotto Dijon 2022-2023 away jersey is mainly white with a black crew-neck collar, black sleeve cuffs and sponsor logos. Interestingly, the Lotto Dijon 22-23 away jersey features a subtle all-over pattern, which is only visible upon closer inspection.
EA Guingamp
Home
The Umbro EA Guingamp 2022-2023 jersey introduces a classic design in red with a subtle checker print and black sleeves.
Away
The new EAG 22-23 away shirt is white with a red and black vertical stripe.
Grenoble
Home
The Nike Grenoble Foot 2022-2023 home shirt is based on Nike's ubiquitous Academy jersey and thus combines a blue base with a white graphic pattern on the sleeves. All sponsor logos are white as well.
Away
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Third
Also based on the Academy template, the Nike Grenoble Foot 22-23 third jersey has a red base with white logos and a white graphic on the sleeves.
Le Havre
Home
Introducing a classy look with a modern twist, the Joma Le Havre 2022-2023 home shirt combines a navy and a light blue half on the front, while the sleeves are solid light blue and the back is fully navy.
Away
Featuring a modern look, the Joma Le Havre 22-23 away shirt is mainly white with a gradual fade towards a golden colour at the bottom through the means of triangles. The V-neck and sleeve cuffs are navy with golden trim this time around.
Metz
Home
The Kappa Metz 2022-23 home jersey is mainly garnet with a subtle graphic pattern on the chest and sleeves. White sponsor logos, including a white rendition of the club's logo on the left chest, complete the look.
Away
Based on the same template, the Kappa Metz 2022-23 away shirt combines a clean white base with a grey / orange graphic pattern and garnet logos.
Third
Introducing a striking look, the Kappa FC Metz 22-23 third jersey comes with a red / white / orange graphic pattern on top of a navy base.
Nîmes Olympique
Home
The Kipsta Nîmes Olympique 2022-23 jersey is red with white accents and trim.
Away
Mainly black, the Kipsta Nîmes Olympique 2022-2023 away jersey features white logos and an interesting chest band graphic in red.
Third
Completing the set, the Kipsta Nîmes Olympique 22-23 third jersey is white with a map of the city of Nimes applied as a subtle graphic.
Paris FC
Home
A miteam creation, the Adidas Paris FC 2022-2023 home shirt comes in mainly navy with solid raglan-style sleeves, covered in Adidas' stripes. The front and lower back of the kit feature a subtle woven-looking graphic, while all logos come in white.
Away
The Adidas Paris FC 22-23 away shirt is based on the mi Competition 21 template, combining a plain white base with orange and yellow detailing on the shoulders, collar and sleeve ends.
Pau FC
Home
Away
Quevilly Rouen Métropole
Home
The Kappa US Quevilly 2022-23 home jersey is mainly red, covered in darker red leopard spots, inspired by the club badge. Yellow detailing around the collar and sleeve ends helps incorporate QRM's secondary colour.
Away
The Kappa Quevilly Rouen Métropole 2022-23 away shirt is more or less a reversal of the home kit, with a yellow base and red details. However, the away shirt presents no graphic, going for a solid yellow look.
Rodez
Home
Based on the mi Condivo 22 template, the Adidas Rodez 22-23 home shirt is predominantly red with a darker red zig-zag graphic on the front. All logos, branding and other details are held in golden yellow, creating a consistent look with the club badge.
Away
Using the same template and graphic as the home, the Adidas Rodez AF 2022-23 away jersey reverses the colour combination. A golden yellow colour is applied for the base, lighter yellow appears on the graphic and all logos are held in red.
Third
The Adidas Rodez 2022-2023 third shirt has a sleek look in black with no graphic. All logos come in red, while a small amount of yellow appears in the form of Rodez's crest.
Saint-Étienne
Home
The Hummel Saint-Etienne 2022-2023 home shirt comes in the club's traditional shade of green, covered in a subtle design taken from St. Etienne's topographical lines.
Away
The Hummel Saint-Etienne 22-23 away shirt is very similar in design to the home kit, reversing the green and white portions. There is also now an additional green and white stripe that runs down the middle, the white one only visible because the topography graphic appears in green.
Sochaux
Home
Based on Nike's newly introduced Academy teamwear model, the Nike Sochaux 22-23 home shirt introduces a clean look in yellow with blue sleeves.
Away
The Nike Sochaux 22-23 away shirt is also based on the Academy jersey, this time in white with blue sleeves.
Third
A fresh look, the Nike Sochaux 2022-2023 third shirt is purple with 'volt' sleeves and logos.
Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC
Home
The Kappa Lavallois 22-23 home shirt has a vibrant orange base with black on the sleeve ends and collar. Kappa's logos also appear in black, while the other sponsors come in various colours. A subtle graphic made up of diagonally placed, rounded rectangles covers the front.
Away
The Kappa Lavallois 2022-2023 away shirt is mainly white, making use of the same graphic as the home kit. Once again, black is applied for the sleeve cuffs and V-shaped collar.
Valenciennes
Home
The Acerbis Valenciennes 2022-2023 home shirt could be described as busy, as it combines pinstripes, chevrons, different shades of red and a dotted gradient effect. The pinstripes are found on the sleeves, within similar diagonal lines within the chevron.
Away
The Acerbis Valenciennes 22-23 away jersey introduces a clean design in white with a red 'V' graphic on the front, combined with a traditional collar.
Third
Completing the set, the Acerbis Valenciennes 2022-2023 third jersey is predominantly black with red and white accents, most notably a graphic print that covers the sleeves and side panels.
What do you think of this season's Ligue 2 kits? Which ones are your favourite? Comment below.
Sporting Gijón 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Sporting Gijón 2026-27 home kit has been officially released. It is made by Siroko, a local Gijón-based brand that is taking over as the club's kit supplier and main sponsor for the first time.
The Siroko Real Sporting de Gijón 2026-27 home shirt features the club's classic red and white stripes. It incorporates gold and yellow details to honor the club's history, alongside the Cruz de la Victoria and the motif "El Club de nuestras vidas".
Despite the strong local connection with the new supplier, the initial fan reaction to the Sporting Gijón 2026-27 home kit has been mixed, with some supporters criticizing the overall execution of the design.
AS Nancy-Lorraine 2026-27 Home Kit Released
French club AS Nancy-Lorraine has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 home kit, made by Decathlon. Drawing inspiration from the club's history, the design pays homage to their 1980s shirts as well as the 2015-16 Ligue 1 promotion kit. The launch is accompanied by the club's slogan, "Chaque maillot a une histoire, la nôtre continue ensemble," emphasizing their traditional red and white identity.
Fans looking to purchase the new AS Nancy-Lorraine 2026-27 home shirt can do so starting at 9 AM on July 5, 2026.
Polonia Warszawa 2026-27 Home Kit Released
The new Polonia Warszawa home shirt for the 2026-27 season was officially released yesterday. Made by Adidas, the kit will be worn in the upcoming Polish I liga campaign.
The Adidas Polonia Warszawa 2026-27 home jersey stays true to the club's famous "Czarnych Koszul" (Black Shirts) nickname, honoring their 115-year tradition. It features a classic black base combined with modern Adidas design elements, created with the intention of being worn by fans every day, not just on matchdays.
The Adidas Polonia Warszawa 2026-27 home football shirt is available to buy via the club's official online store.
Puma Ultraweave Kits Continue to Tear at 2026 World Cup
During the 2026 World Cup, Puma kits have become a major talking point due to a series of high-profile tearing incidents. Across the first four rounds of the tournament, six different shirts have ripped during matches. Players from the Czech Republic, Paraguay, Egypt, and Morocco have all experienced torn jerseys following physical challenges and shirt-pulling on the pitch. Notably, kits from other manufacturers have not suffered from similar durability issues during the competition. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn.
The root of the problem lies in the construction of the Puma Ultraweave fabric. Designed to be incredibly lightweight at just 72 grams, the material features a four-way stretch recycled polyester blend. While the brand states this ultra-light design was driven by player feedback to reduce weight and drag, the extremely thin fabric has proven highly vulnerable to tearing under the stress of grabbing and pulling in a high-contact sport.
With the knockout stages underway, the durability of the Puma kits remains a concern. Several Puma-sponsored nations are still competing in the tournament, including Austria, Ivory Coast, the Netherlands, Portugal, Senegal, and Switzerland. As the stakes get higher and matches become more physical, fans and kit enthusiasts will be watching to see if the Ultraweave fabric can hold up to the pressure of international football.
Machida Zelvia 2026-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
The new Machida Zelvia home, away and goalkeeper shirts for the 2026-27 season have been released. Made by Adidas, the new kits will be worn in the upcoming J1 League campaign, which marks the league's transition to an autumn-spring calendar.
The Adidas Machida Zelvia 2026-27 home shirt features a deep blue base, highlighted by a geometric 'Pulse of Machida' graphic across the front. Gold accents on the collar, the signature Adidas Three Stripes, and the sponsor logos, including main sponsor CyberAgent, complete the design.
The Adidas Machida Zelvia 2026-27 away and goalkeeper kits have also been unveiled, rounding out the club's collection for the new season. The 2026-27 home kit is currently available to purchase for club members.
V-Varen Nagasaki 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
V-Varen Nagasaki have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. Made by Fanatics, the new shirts will be worn in the upcoming J1 League campaign, marking the Japanese top flight's transition to a new fall-spring calendar.
The Fanatics V-Varen Nagasaki 2026-27 home shirt features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. The away shirt offers a clean contrasting look, while the goalkeeper kits round off the collection with their own distinct colorways. All shirts carry the Fanatics logo on the right chest alongside the V-Varen Nagasaki crest on the left.
The Fanatics V-Varen Nagasaki 2026-27 home and away kits are available to purchase via the club's official online store.
Cancún FC 26-27 'Dark Cenote' Special Kit Released
Mexican club Cancún FC has unveiled its new 2026-27 'Dark Cenote' special kit, made by Adidas. This release serves as a dark counterpart to the club's recently announced 'Cenote' third kit and made its on-pitch debut on July 3, 2026.
The Adidas Cancún FC 2026-27 'Dark Cenote' special jersey features a predominantly dark base design. It pays homage to the state of Quintana Roo and the natural network of cenotes that have united the Mexican Caribbean for thousands of years. The dark color scheme offers a contrasting alternative to the lighter standard third shirt while maintaining the same thematic inspiration.
The Adidas Cancún FC 2026-27 'Dark Cenote' special kit is available to purchase through the club's official physical and online stores. It is a limited edition release and will only be available until current stock runs out.
Newport County 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Newport County 2026-27 home kit was officially released. It is made by VX3 and will be worn in the upcoming League Two campaign.
The VX3 Newport County 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional amber base color, paired with black detailing. As a tribute to the club's history and identity, the design incorporates the names of all 25 hall of fame members, which are woven into the amber fabric of the shirt.
Newport Galvanizers will feature as the official sleeve sponsor for the home shirt during the 2026-27 season. The VX3 Newport County 2026-27 home jersey is currently available for pre-order.