End of an Era: Süper Lig Ends Arial Kit Font - Clubs Free to Choose Their Own from 2025-26 Season
Jul 31, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Arial Font Abolishment: The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has announced that Süper Lig clubs will no longer be required to use the Arial font on their kits starting from the 2025-26 season.
- New Font Freedom: Clubs can now choose their own fonts for kits, provided they are legible and approved by the TFF, allowing for more unique and custom designs.
- Fan Victory: This decision is a win for Turkish football fans who have long advocated against the standardized Arial font, paving the way for greater creativity in kit design.
In a landmark decision celebrated by football fans and kit enthusiasts, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has officially announced the abolishment of the mandatory use of the generic Arial font for player names and numbers on kits.
Süper Lig Ends Arial Kit Font From 2025-26 Season
In a statement released today from a board meeting held on July 31, 2025, the TFF confirmed the change to its "Sporting Equipment Regulations."
The new rules state that:
- The requirement for clubs to use the Arial font has been removed.
- Clubs can now determine their own font styles as they wish.
- The only conditions are that the font must be legible and receive prior approval from the TFF.
This welcome change brings the Turkish Süper Lig in line with other major European leagues where clubs have unique, custom-designed fonts that add to their identity.
Starting with the 2025-26 season, Süper Lig clubs will now be free to design and use their own bespoke kit fonts, ending a long period of standardized, uninspired typography.
A Victory For Fans
This decision is a huge victory for Turkish football fans, who have long campaigned against the use of the default system font. As reported previously by Footy Headlines, there was a growing movement among supporters to end the "12-year nightmare" of the Arial font, which they felt gave the league's kits a cheap and unprofessional look.
This move opens the door for a new era of creativity in Turkish kit design. We can now look forward to seeing clubs like Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş develop their own unique typography that reflects their rich histories.
What do you think of this decision? A massive improvement for the Süper Lig? Which club are you most excited to see create a custom font? Let us know in the comments below.
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There will also be a fitting t-shirt plus a tracksuit.
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Having served as an official partner during the previous campaign, the brand will now see its logo prominently displayed on the chest of the first team's warm-up and training kits.
While this development increases the sponsor's visibility within the club environment, fans and local media note that the highly anticipated announcement of Rot-Weiss Essen's new main match kit sponsor is still expected to take place later this month.
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Fans Criticize Disappointing 26-27 Bundesliga Kit Designs
The 2026-27 Bundesliga season is approaching, and early kit releases have sparked widespread dissatisfaction among supporters. A recent viral discussion on social media highlighted the negative reception, with some fans suggesting that this could be an all-time bad year for German football jersey designs as multiple clubs unveil their new looks.
Specific complaints have been directed at several major teams across the league. Bayer Leverkusen's new kit has been heavily criticized and described by some as a black and red monstrosity. Schalke also drew mixed reactions; although some fans appreciated the general aesthetic, others were quick to point out the non-white Adidas stripes and compared the overall pattern to a copy of Croatia's national team shirts.
Despite the overwhelming criticism, not every release has been universally panned, as Borussia Monchengladbach's new shirt managed to earn a relatively positive reception from some supporters. With several clubs, including Freiburg, still yet to officially present their 2026-27 kits, fans are left hoping for better designs to salvage what has been a largely disappointing release cycle so far.