No More Hummel: Köln Announces Adidas Kit Deal - Valid from 2026-27 Season
May 14, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Adidas Partnership: 1. FC Köln has announced a new partnership with Adidas starting from the 2026-27 season.
- Hummel Departure: Köln's current deal with Hummel will end early, with Hummel agreeing to terminate the contract at the end of the 2025-26 season.
- Financial Expectations: The new Adidas deal is expected to bring the club more money than the current 4 million Euro/year from Hummel.
Update: Confirming our leak, 1. FC Köln has officially announced a new partnership with German sportswear giant Adidas, commencing from the 2026-27 season. This move marks the end of Köln's current deal with Hummel, with the Danish brand graciously agreeing to an early termination of their contract.
Adidas Köln Kit Deal Valid From 26-27 Season
The original Hummel contract was due to run until 2027, but they have consented to conclude the partnership at the end of the 2025-26 season, allowing Adidas to step in a year earlier.
Köln has expressed its explicit gratitude to Hummel for their flexibility and the outstanding collaboration they have enjoyed.
Before the Adidas era begins, 1. FC Köln will continue their journey with Hummel for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Both parties are committed to making the final year a successful one, and FC fans can look forward to more strong kit designs and a very special commemorative jersey during this last year of collaboration.
Köln currently gets 4 million Euro/year from Hummel. A new deal is expected to bring the club more money.
Adidas has been Koln's kit maker on several occasions. The last time Adidas supplied Koln with kits was between 2005 and 2008.
Marina Moguš, Managing Director for Central Europe at adidas, said: "With 1. FC Köln, we are regaining one of the most traditional clubs in German football as a partner. The club has a huge fan base and stands for unique dedication and passion. We are very proud of this new long-term collaboration, which fits perfectly into our strong portfolio of Bundesliga partners. 1. FC Köln and adidas are a perfect match.”
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Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
