Confirmed: Chivas to Sign Nike Kit Deal - No More Puma
Nov 22, 2025, by Chris
- Nike to replace Puma: Chivas de Guadalajara is expected to end their partnership with Puma and sign with Nike, likely beginning on July 1, 2026.
- Return to Nike after 27 years: This deal marks Chivas' second collaboration with Nike, following a brief partnership in 1997 that ended due to disagreements.
- Nike's Strategy: Nike's interest in Chivas is part of a broader strategy to strengthen their presence in Mexican football, especially with the 2026 World Cup approaching.
Update: Footy Headlines can now confirm that Nike will replace Puma as Chivas’ kit supplier. The deal is likely to begin on 1 July, 2026.
In a major shift for one of Mexico's most storied football clubs, Chivas de Guadalajara appears set to end their partnership with Puma and sign Nike for the upcoming season. - Mexican football expert Adal Franco (@AdalFrancoESPN) reports that.
Chivas Set for Historic Return to Nike After 27-Year Hiatus
The Guadalajara-based team is finalizing a deal with the American sportswear giant. Signs of the impending change have been mounting in recent weeks. Nike Mexico's marketing director was spotted at Chivas facilities in Guadalajara.
This would mark the second collaboration between Chivas and Nike, following a brief and tumultuous partnership in 1997 that ended prematurely due to undisclosed disagreements. The iconic red and white striped jerseys from that era, featuring the MEXLUB sponsorship, have become collector's items among kit enthusiasts.
Industry insiders suggest Nike's renewed interest in Chivas comes as part of a broader strategy to strengthen their presence in Mexican football, with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon—a tournament Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada.
Puma Chivas 24-25 Kits
Footy Headlines has no information on when the Nike Chivas kit deal will begin. It could be in July 2025 or January 2026.
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Can You See What’s Hidden in Bayern’s Leaked 26-27 Third Kit?
We’ve finally figured out what the mysterious pattern on Bayern Munich’s 2026-2027 third kit is showing - but we’re not going to reveal it just yet.
Take a closer look at the shirt. Can you spot the hidden image yourself (there are four in total)?
Challenge: See if you can figure it out before we reveal the answer.
Tip: It's easier to see it in the back image
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Brazilian club Figueirense FC and supplier Volt Sport have officially launched the club's new third shirt for 2026. Celebrating Figueirense's 105th anniversary, the special edition kit arrives in a sleek black and gold colorway designed to highlight the club's rich history.
The standout element of the Figueirense 2026 third shirt is the tone-on-tone script running across the front, featuring handwritten lyrics from the club's official anthem, Avante Figueirense. Gold details appear on the Volt logo, retro monogram crest, collar, and sleeve cuffs. Elaborate geometric patterns decorate the collar and cuffs, while a commemorative 105th anniversary badge is placed near the bottom right hem.
In addition to the player shirt, Volt has also introduced an inverted goalkeeper version featuring a gold base paired with black trimmings and matching patterned details.
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The white retro jersey, featuring the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo alongside Schalke's historic crest, navy trim, and front sponsor BEUMER, captured massive interest among supporters. However, due to the overwhelming volume of orders and production schedules from Adidas, fans placing pre-orders face substantial delivery delays. Deliveries are expected to take up to four months, leaving many supporters waiting until Christmas to receive their kits.
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