Nike Will Only Have Six European Elite Teams for the 25-26 Season
- Nike's Reduced European Roster: Nike will only have six elite European football teams for the 2025-26 season, a significant reduction from previous years.
- Key Partnership Losses: Nike has lost major partnerships, including Liverpool and the Portuguese national team, to rivals Adidas and Puma respectively.
- Remaining Elite Teams: The six European teams remaining with Nike for 2025-26 are Barcelona, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, and Atlético Madrid.
Nike has significantly reduced its roster of European elite football teams, with only six remaining for the 2025-26 season.
Nike to Only Have Six Elite Teams in 2025-26 Season
Once boasting nine to ten top-tier European clubs, Nike has lost significant partnerships with Galatasaray and RB Leipzig for the current 2024-25 season. Much more important losses will happen in 2025. Liverpool and the Portuguese national team will both part ways with Nike, leaving for Adidas (Liverpool) and Puma (Portugal).
The European elite teams that will continue with Nike in the 25-26 season are Barcelona, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Tottenham Hotspur, Inter Milan, and Atlético Madrid.
Nike has lost almost half of its top teams since 2020 - the loss of Liverpool is by far the biggest
There has recently also been uncertainty that Barcelona will remain part of Nike's rooster, but the latest information hints at a renewal of the deal. If Nike were to lose Barca, the Swoosh could even fall behind Puma in people's perception.
Meanwhile, Adidas and Puma spent a lot more money to supply major teams. Adidas has signed several major clubs, such as Newcastle and Liverpool, as has Puma with Galatasaray, Portugal, and Red Bull clubs Leipzig and Salzburg.
Nike also has three top American teams
Nike also has three top American teams: Corinthians, Club America, and Pumas. The American teams' kits are not available globally, meaning that they are ranked at the lower elite level.
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UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
FC Luzern 125th Anniversary 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Luzern have unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, debuting it in the final home game against FC Zürich. Made by Erreà, the new shirt replaces the traditional white details with gold elements, giving the kit a darker and more elegant appearance for the club’s 125th anniversary season.
The new FC Luzern home shirt features a deep navy base combined with gold logos, names and numbers, while subtle ornamental graphics inspired by the Rathaussteg bridge connect the design to the city of Lucerne. A special anniversary crest can also be added to the sleeve.
The red sponsor logo breaks up the design - the Luzern Women team kit comes with a much nicer gold sponsor.
The move away from white is a temporary one, with the club stressing that blue and white remain the official colours of FC Luzern.
What do you think of the new FC Luzern 2026-27 home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
