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.
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.
