Adidas to Have Four New Local Elite Teams
Jan 26, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- New Local Elite Teams: Celtic and Roma will become new local Adidas elite teams starting in the 2025-2026 season, joining Aston Villa and Newcastle.
- Elite Team Tiers: Adidas has two tiers of elite teams, global and local, with the local teams receiving authentic kits and additional lifestyle collections, but with limited global distribution of kits.
- Adidas European Teams: In the 2025-2026 season, Adidas will have 6 global and 4 local elite teams in Europe.
Update: Aston Villa and Newcastle United are already local Adidas Elite teams - both have received authentic (Heat.Rdy) home & away kits, plus they just got new training kits for 2025. They will be joined by Celtic and Roma next season, who will also get authentic kits. Other local Adidas Elite teams are from the Americas - Boca Juniors, Flamengo, River Plate, and, from 2026, Club America.
From the 2025-2026 season, Adidas will have 10 elite teams in Europe - 6 global and 4 local.
4 Teams Become Local Adidas Elite Teams
Celtic (Scotland) and AS Roma (Italy) are the two teams that will become new Adidas local elite teams from the 25-26 season.
Local Elite teams get authentic kits and a lot of lifestyle/extra collections. However, the authentic kits are only released in the team's countries (and a few international markets), but not globally "at every store."
In the 2025-2026 season, the local Adidas Elite teams will probably receive the Trefoil logo on the 25-26 third kits.
In addition to the 10 confirmed European Adidas 25-26 elite teams, Adidas is still considering making Ajax an elite team, but for the 26-27 season.
Adidas Considers to Make Ajax an Elite Team
European Adidas 25-26 Elite Teams
Bayern, Liverpool, Juventus, Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Arsenal are Adidas' global European Elite Teams. The four others (Roma, Celtic, Aston Villa, Newcastle) are local Elite teams.
Which other teams would you like to see become local/global Adidas elite teams? Comment below.
Abha FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Saudi Arabian side Abha Club have presented their new home shirt for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Puma. Returning to the Roshn Saudi League, the club opts for a simple look on their latest kit.
The Puma Abha Club 26-27 home jersey features a plain white base accented by a horizontal chevron graphic across the chest. The chevron band incorporates traditional regional patterns in shades of blue and red, giving the shirt a distinctive local touch. A blue Puma logo appears on the right chest alongside the Abha Club emblem on the left.
The kit is completed with plain white sleeves and a clean round collar, preparing the team for their upcoming campaign in Saudi Arabia's top flight.
Gençlerbirliği 26-27 Kit Collection Released
Turkish club Gençlerbirliği SK has officially revealed its complete kit set for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Nike. The new collection is headlined by the classic red and black striped home jersey, maintaining the club's traditional look with vertical stripes and a red V-neck collar.
Alongside the primary shirt, the 26-27 range includes multiple alternative kit options. The selection features a minimalist white jersey trimmed with subtle grey accents, a solid red shirt, and a bold black jersey decorated with an energetic red geometric star pattern across the chest.
Built on Nike's standard teamwear templates, the full 26-27 kit lineup provides Gençlerbirliği with a versatile wardrobe for the upcoming campaign.
How the Three Newcastle Crest Options Compare
Jersey Story has created a very nice mock-up of how the three Newcastle United crest options compare.
Como 1907 Officially Reveal 26-27 Away Kit
Como 1907 has officially unveiled its new 26-27 away kit, produced by Adidas. The official announcement follows an early leak when midfielder Lucas Da Cunha was spotted wearing the shirt while signing autographs during the club's pre-season trip in the United Kingdom.
The Adidas Como 26-27 away jersey features a white base paired with dark blue details across the collar, sleeve cuffs, and classic three stripes on the shoulders. Giving the shirt a retro feel, it features the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo on the right chest opposite the club's crest, with Revolut taking position as the main front sponsor.
Set to make its debut in a pre-season fixture against Arsenal, the new away kit is already on sale at official physical retail locations and will be released on the club's online store soon.
Dortmund 26-27 Away Kit Leaked
Official photos of the Borussia Dortmund 26-27 away kit have appeared online, showcasing Puma's stealthy new design for the club's upcoming campaign. The shirt is built around a dark anthracite and black base, giving BVB a sleek look away from home. Big thansk to @KamilBerberler.
The jersey's defining feature is an all-over tonal abstract lightning bolt graphic woven into the fabric. Adding a touch of classic detail, Puma has included a buttoned collar with white contrast inserts at the back, paired with matching white trim on the sleeve cuffs. The BVB crest and Puma cat logo stand out in vibrant yellow, with the Vodafone sponsor logo placed prominently across the chest.
The full kit is completed with matching black shorts and black socks featuring white cuff details and yellow BVB 09 text.