Finland and Nike Extend Partnership Until 2030, But Will We Finally See New Finland Kits?
Feb 18, 2025, by Chris
- Partnership Extension: Finland and Nike have extended their technical partnership until 2030, continuing a collaboration that began in 2014.
- Kit Drought: Finland hasn't received new Nike kits in the past three years, leading to speculation about potential new releases, especially with new women's national team kits on the way.
- Expanded Scope: The agreement expands beyond national team kits to include referee equipment for national leagues and official match balls for key domestic competitions.
The Finnish Football Association has announced a comprehensive extension of their technical partnership with Nike through 2030, expanding the scope of their collaboration that began in 2014.
Nike x Finland Extend Deal Until 2030
Curiously, the Nike Finland kit partnership has notably seen no new kit releases in the past three years. It seems very well possible that Finland will launch new kits soon, especially since new Nike women's national team kits are on the way.
Nike released new Finland kits for the last time in 2022. In 2024, unlike ALL? other Nike national teams, Finland did not receive a new kit.
Finland 2022 Home & Away Kits Released - Stunning Custom Graphics
The Nike Finland 2022 home shirt were not 100% bespoke but based on standard Nike teamwear. It remains to be seen if Finland will get 100% bespoke kits from the Nike HQ now - we do not think so.
Finland 2022 Home & Away Kits Released - Stunning Custom Graphics
Under the new agreement, Nike will continue as the official equipment supplier for all Finnish national teams, including the men's national team (Huuhkajat). The partnership has been significantly expanded to include referee equipment for national leagues and, for the first time, official match balls for the National League, First League, and Finnish Cup finals.
"We are very pleased to continue our cooperation with Nike," said Kalle Marttinen, Head of Event Operations at the Finnish Football Association. "Nike is one of the world's best-known and most respected sports equipment brands, and its expertise ensures top quality equipment for our national teams."
David Nordbeck, Team Sales Manager for Nike Nordics, emphasized the shared values between the organizations: "We at Nike are extremely proud to continue our cooperation! We share the same values and believe in the power of sport to change the world. There are more active players in Finland than ever before, and this partnership will help make sport even more accessible to everyone."
Finland only has had two different kit makers in its history - Adidas and Nike.
Do you like that Nike and Finland continue their partnership? Let us know in the comments below.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Font Leaked
Following the leak of FC Barcelona's 26-27 third kit, kit expert @memorabilia1899 has provided a first look at the custom typeface that will feature on the back of the jersey. The bespoke font design continues Nike's trend of pairing unique typography with its high-profile club kit releases for the season.
The typography features a sharp, geometric design with clean blocky angles for the player numbers, rendered in dark navy blue and bordered by a bright red outline. The player name is printed in arched, bold sans-serif lettering using the same color scheme, perfectly matching the teal body and red trim of the shirt.
This custom typeface will be worn on Barcelona's 26-27 third kit during cup fixtures and selected league games where customized fonts are permitted. The contrasting red outline gives the player names and numbers clear visibility against the light teal graphic backdrop.