Paderborn Ends One of the Worst Kit Partnerships in Football, Signs Hummel Kit Deal
- New Kit Partnership: SC Paderborn 07 has ended its 12-year kit deal with Saller and signed a new five-year agreement with Hummel.
- Saller's Critiques: Saller received criticism, notably for providing Paderborn with the same orange kit for four consecutive years.
- Hummel's Deal: Hummel's partnership with Paderborn begins in the 2025/2026 season and aims to increase the club's regional visibility.
German 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn 07 has announced a new five-year kit deal with Hummel, ending a long-standing and often criticized 12-year partnership with Saller.
Known for its sometimes unpopular designs, Saller drew particular attention for providing Paderborn with the same orange kit for four consecutive years in the past four years—two seasons as a player kit and two as a goalkeeper kit.
A Fresh Start - Paderborn Announces 5-Year Hummel Kit Deal
The deal with Hummel will officially begin on July 1, 2025, for the 2025/2026 season, and will run for five years, until the 2029-2030 season.
Paderborn 23-24 Kits
While it remains unconfirmed whether Paderborn will receive custom kits, expectations are high that Hummel will deliver at least unique home and away kits. Hummel will outfit the professional squad and all youth teams in the Nullsieben Akademie and will have a visible presence in the Home Deluxe Arena via perimeter advertising.
Hummel’s Managing Director, Gorden Brockmann, highlighted the opportunity to increase regional visibility and strengthen SCP07’s brand presence, stating, “SCP07 stands for tradition, cohesion, continuity, and loyalty…we want to carry the club's colors and the Hummel brand more into the region.”
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Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
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.
