All Rumored and Confirmed 25-26 Kit Maker Switches
Jan 3, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Major Kit Supplier Changes: Many football clubs are changing kit suppliers for the 2025-2026 season, with over 10 clubs already agreeing to switch.
- Liverpool and Adidas Reunion: Liverpool will end their deal with Nike and will partner with Adidas from the 2025-2026 season.
- Key Brand Movements: Several clubs are switching from Nike to Adidas, with Nike also picking up deals with several other clubs, while other brands such as Mizuno, Kappa and Castore are also increasing their presence.
Update: With confirmations and rumors, let's take a look at which teams are (or are rumored to be) changing kit suppliers for next season. Thanks to @nsssports for the photos.
25-26 Kit Maker Switches
So far, more than 10 clubs have agreed to change their kit supplier for the 25-26 season. In addition, Puma has officially replaced Nike as Portugal's kit maker from 1 January 2025.
Confirmed: Liverpool Has Already Signed Adidas Kit Deal
Liverpool's current deal with Nike runs until the end of the 2024-25 season. Liverpool did not renew the contract and signed a new deal with Adidas. It will be the third time Adidas will make Liverpool's kits. The last time was for the period 2006-2012.
Liverpool Adidas Kit Deal - Welcome Home
New Balance to Become Leverkusen Kit Maker
According to Kicker, the new Bayer Leverkusen New Balance kit deal will run for five or six years and is expected to earn Bayer between €6M and €7M per season, double the current deal with Castore (€2M-3M per season).
No More Castore: New Balance to Become Leverkusen Kit Maker
Castore to Make Hertha BSC Kits From 2025-26 Season
Nike's decision, reportedly made three months ago, will leave Hertha without the annual €2-3 million it has been receiving from Nike after extending the contract for 12 years in 2013.
Castore, the British sportswear brand, will take over as Hertha's kit supplier starting next season. While the initial deal is worth just €1 million per season, it could become more lucrative if Hertha manages to secure promotion back to the Bundesliga.
Nike to End Hertha Berlin Deal, Castore to Take Over
Fenerbahce To Sign Adidas Kit Deal
Fenerbahçe is expected to end its current kit deal with Puma at the end of the 24-25 season. Adidas will once again supply Fenerbahce with kits from the 25-26 season.
No More Puma: Fenerbahce to Return to Adidas After 4 Years
Mizuno to Make Monaco Kits From 25-26 Season - Agreement Very Close
Discussions between the involved parties are at an advanced stage and, barring any unexpected events, an agreement should be reached. AS Monaco, having just qualified for the Champions League, would join Lazio Roma (Serie A) and Augsburg (Bundesliga) as teams that have already signed with Mizuno. Mizuno is a well-known Japanese sports equipment manufacturer recognized for its high-quality products, aligning perfectly with AS Monaco's aspiration to be a "luxurious" club.
Confirmed: AS Monaco to Sign Mizuno Kit Deal
New Adidas Eintracht Frankfurt Kit Deal
Frankfurt will end their 10-year kit deal with Nike at the end of the 2024-25 season. Adidas will replace Nike and supply both men's and women's kits for Eintracht Frankfurt's professional and youth divisions from the 25-26 season.
No More Nike: Eintracht Frankfurt to Return to Adidas After 38 Years
Kappa to Make Nice Kits From 25-26 Season
OGC Nice will switch to Kappa, ending its partnership with Le Coq Sportif, which began in 2023, after just two years. Kappa has never made Nice's kit before, as per the Football Kit Archive.
OGC Nice Set to Join Kappa, Ending Partnership with Le Coq Sportif
Nike to Reportedly Sign Vasco da Gama for 2026
The news that Nike would become Vasco's kit maker was revealed by Madruga Vascaíno, who reported that Nike would take over by mid-2025.
Nike to Sign Vasco da Gama Kit Deal?
Atlético Mineiro Partners with Nike Starting 2026
The new Nike agreement grants Galo a 25% royalty on merchandise sales and includes 35,000 items annually. Nike will also support the creation of a new club store with a R$4 million ($650,000) investment and offer global exposure through its retail network.
No More Adidas: Nike to Sign Atlético Mineiro Kit Deal
Nike to Sign Gremio Kit Deal?
Gremio's current kit deal with Umbro runs until December 2025. To date, there have been no negotiations between the two parties to extend the partnership. Since the beginning of the year, Gremio have received interest from a number of brands, including Nike, to sign a new kit deal with the club.
No More Umbro - Gremio to Sign Nike Kit Deal?
Le Havre To Sign Umbro Kit Deal
Umbro is likely to replace Joma as Le Havre's kit supplier. Le Havre are said to be ending their partnership with Joma, which began in 2016.
Lorient To Sign Joma Kit Deal
In contrast to Le Havre, Lorient is set to end its current deal with Umbro. Joma is said to be set to replace Umbro as Lorient's kit maker.
Caen To Sign Nike Kit Deal
As for Caen, they will not be renewing their current kit deal with Kappa. Instead, Nike will once again replace Kappa as Caen's kit supplier from next season.
Puma Becomes Portugal Kit Maker From 2025
The Puma Portugal contract will start in January 2025, when the connection to the North American brand ends.
No More Nike - Puma Announces Portugal Kit Deal
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Al-Diriyah 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Saudi Arabian side Diriyah Club has officially revealed its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, crafted by Italian sportswear brand Macron. Both jerseys integrate bespoke design elements rooted in the history and cultural heritage of Diriyah.
The Diriyah Club 26-27 home shirt features a clean white base paired with dark green and gold trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The front of the shirt displays a subtle tonal chevron pattern accompanied by geometric accents, inspired by the traditional patterns found on iconic local doors. Gold Macron logos and a gold club crest round off the design.
The 26-27 away kit adopts a deep green color scheme with matching gold details across the collar, cuffs, and brand logos. A tonal vertical stripe pattern is integrated into the front panel, featuring grape motifs that symbolize the regional tradition of hospitality. Both new kits will be worn by Diriyah Club in their upcoming league campaign.
Gaming-Inspired Lincoln City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Lincoln City and kit supplier Oxen have officially revealed the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed with a distinct gaming and digital theme, the striking strip expands the Imps' kit collection for the new campaign.
The shirt features a predominantly white base covered in an intricate circuit board graphic in light green. Vibrant mint green accents cover the shoulders and upper chest, balanced by navy trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The design is rounded off with the Oxen logo, a stylized monochrome Lincoln City crest, and the main Nanna Tate front sponsor logo.
Unveiled through an arcade-themed photoshoot, the kit is completed with matching shorts and socks. The new release is available through the official club store and online channels.
SSC Bari 26-27 Home, Away and Third Kits Released
Italian club SSC Bari and technical supplier Erreà have officially revealed the team's new home, away, and third kits for the 26-27 season. The entire collection pays homage to one of the city's most famous landmarks, the iconic Teatro Petruzzelli, incorporating its architectural features into the visual design of all three shirts.
The 26-27 home kit is presented in classic white, featuring subtle tonal graphics derived from the theatre's ornate facade, finished with red trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs. The away jersey comes in red and incorporates blue-teal accents on the V-neck collar and cuffs, with subtle front graphics representing the building's windows and balconies.
Completing the trio, the third kit arrives in blue, referencing both the iron entrance doors of the Teatro Petruzzelli and Bari's coastal connection to the Adriatic Sea.
FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy 26-27 Kits Released
Swiss club FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy and technical sponsor Macron have officially unveiled the team's new kit set for the 26-27 season. The release features a complete trio of home, away, and third shirts, all built around a shared dynamic liquid marble pattern.
The 26-27 home kit comes in the club's traditional red color, featuring white accent lines and detailing. The away jersey mirrors the design on a white base with red accents, while the third kit opts for a dark aesthetic, combining a black body with gold wave graphics and matching gold crest and sponsor details.
Kalamata FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Greek Super League club Kalamata FC have officially unveiled their 2026-27 away kit. Made by Macron, the new design introduces a sleek blackout-inspired look for the upcoming season.
The Macron Kalamata FC 2026-27 away shirt features a predominantly black base with a subtle tonal geometric pattern across the front. White Macron, Novibet sponsor and club crest details provide contrast, while black trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs completes the clean monochromatic design.
What do you think of the new Kalamata FC 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
SV Elversberg 26-27 Third Kit Released
German 2. Bundesliga side SV Elversberg and Nike have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. The vibrant uniform gives the team a standout alternative look for the new campaign.
The Nike SV Elversberg 26-27 third shirt features a bright red-orange base covered in an eye-catching optical halftone graphic pattern across the front and sleeves. White detailing is used for the Nike Swoosh on the right chest, while the traditional SV Elversberg crest is positioned on the left. Main sponsor HYLO sits prominently in a black rectangular box across the middle.
On the back, player names and numbers are printed in white with black outlines, with the club's tagline printed on the upper collar area. The kit is set to be worn during selected away fixtures throughout the 26-27 season.
Grenoble Foot 38 26-27 Away Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38 and Nike have officially launched the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season.
The Nike GF38 26-27 away jersey features a clean white base paired with vivid royal blue raglan sleeves. The defining feature of the shirt is a bold blue mountain graphic across the lower front, drawing direct inspiration from the surrounding Alps. Dark blue accents complete the look on the Nike Swoosh and the Carrefour Market sponsor logo. Just like on the home shirt, the regional coat of arms of Dauphiné is detailed on the upper back.
Matching royal blue shorts and black socks complete the full Grenoble Foot 38 26-27 away strip.
Stockport County 26-27 Third Kit Released
Stockport County and Puma have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. The vibrant new release completes the club's kit set for the campaign, joining the previously revealed home and away strips.
The Stockport County 26-27 third shirt introduces a striking coral base color featuring a subtle vertical graphic pattern running down the front. All accent details, including the Puma cat logo, main front sponsor VITA, and the monochrome Stockport County crest, are finished in contrasting black.
Matching coral shorts and socks complete the full uniform setup. The Puma Stockport County 26-27 third kit is available to purchase now both online and at the physical County Store.