Ireland Needs to Remove Sponsor From Kits
Jan 22, 2026, by Chris
- New Ireland Kits: The new Ireland 2026 kits by Castore have been released but include a sponsor logo, disappointing fans.
- Sponsor Issues: The presence of the Sky sponsor logo on the retail kits diminishes the national team's image and makes them resemble club or rugby kits, despite the high prices fans are paying.
- Unique Situation: Ireland is now the only national team selling retail kits with a sponsor, leading to calls for the removal of the Sky logo to provide fans with clean, sponsor-free shirts.
Update: The reaction to our post about Ireland having a shirt sponsor probably shows that fans agree with our opinion that national team shirts should have no sponsor.
The new Ireland 2026 kits by Castore were released today. However, they again come with a huge disappointment for fans of their national team.
Ireland 2026 Kits Not Available Without Sponsor
The Ireland 2026 football kits feature a large Sky logo on the front, as it is usually only seen for club teams. This makes them different from the match shirts, as sponsors are not allowed for national teams.
The sponsor removes any aura
Indeed, the Ireland kits featuring Sky as a sponsor lack the feel of a true national team shirt and come across more like a club or rugby kit, diminishing the sense of national identity and status.
We and many fans think that Ireland should remove the Sky logo from their retail national team kits. With prices set at €105 for the replica and €145 for the authentic version, fans are paying premium prices for shirts that carry a front sponsor and are different from those kits worn on the pitch.
Ireland is currently the only national team selling and presenting retail kits with sponsorship, after Switzerland moved away from the practice in 2020. At these prices, supporters should be getting a clean national team shirt, not advertising space they are paying for.
Do you have a problem with a national team having a sponsor on the retail kits? Let us know in the comments below.
Special Bayern München Kit Fonts Released for Asia Friendlies
FC Bayern Munich has revealed custom shirt printing for their upcoming friendly matches in Asia during the 26-27 pre-season tour. Created in collaboration with Hypebeast and adidas, the bespoke names and numbers will be worn during the German club's Audi Summer Tour matches on Jeju Island, South Korea, and in Hong Kong.
Each fixture features a unique font design rooted in local art and traditional culture. For the Jeju match, Korean artist Dohee Khwon based the design on Gime, a traditional paper craft unique to Jeju island tied to local rituals, incorporating subtle sun and moon graphics into the numbers. For the Hong Kong game at Kai Tak Stadium, local artist Kristopher Ho created an ornate gold dragon graphic woven into the numbering, drawing on ancient Chinese aesthetics.
The special Jeju printing will be available exclusively at FC Bayern pop-up stores on the island, while the Hong Kong font edition can be acquired through official club pop-up stores and select partner retailers across Greater China.
Beerschot 26-27 Home Kit Released
Belgian club K. Beerschot V.A. has officially presented its new home and goalkeeper kits for the 26-27 season, designed by brand Nova.
Grounding the design in club heritage, the new home shirt features Beerschot's iconic deep purple base accented with crisp white details. The centerpiece of the design is a subtle embossed pattern running down the front, directly inspired by the intricate wrought iron scrollwork of the historic entrance gates at the club's Olympic Stadium. Fine vertical pinstripes, a retro-styled polo collar with white tipping, and matching white sleeve cuffs complete the refined look.
Alongside the home strip, Nova has unveiled a vibrant green goalkeeper kit utilizing the exact same sublimated gate motif. The founding year 1899 is neatly embossed on the upper back just below the collar. Both kits are set to go on sale starting August 1, 2026.
Manchester United 26-27 Third Kit Combinations Leaked
Official images have leaked via @KamilBerberler showcasing the full shorts combinations for the Manchester United 26-27 third kit by Adidas. The shirt features an off-white cream base with a subtle Lancashire rose pattern, complemented by maroon collar and cuff trims alongside dark green stripes on the shoulders. A standout element is the centered alignment of the Adidas logo, Red Devil crest, and an icon-only Snapdragon sponsor logo.
Two distinct shorts options have been revealed for matchday use. The main combination utilizes matching off-white shorts with maroon leg trims and dark stripes. For opposition clashes requiring a contrast, Manchester United will also wear dark green shorts.
Rio Ave 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal club Rio Ave FC and Adidas have officially launched the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season.
Following the release of their traditional green-and-white home jersey yesterday, the new alternative strip introduces a fresh, modern graphic design for the team's upcoming campaign. The Adidas Rio Ave 26-27 away shirt features a deep navy blue base decorated with dynamic light blue horizontal graphic patterns across the front body. Light blue sleeves with navy three-stripes on the shoulders complement the main body, while white sponsor logos and a full-color club crest complete the front design.
Matching dark navy shorts and socks complete the new Rio Ave 26-27 away uniform, which is now available through the club's official retail channels.
OH Leuven 26-27 Home Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club OH Leuven and new technical partner Jako have officially revealed the club's home jersey for the 26-27 season. Marking the beginning of their brand-new partnership, the kit blends traditional club colors with bespoke details inspired by the city's architecture.
The OH Leuven 26-27 home kit comes in the classic white colorway, enhanced by an intricate tonal pattern engineered into the fabric. This subtle design pays homage to famous local landmarks, including the Leuven Town Hall and the University Library. Flanking the sides are vibrant vertical gradient panels that transition smoothly between red, black, and green.
Dark trim outlines the collar and sleeve cuffs with green piping, while a small nod to the Town Hall is tucked inside the collar.
PAOK 26-27 Away Kit Released
Greek club PAOK FC and kit supplier Macron have officially launched the club's new away shirt for the 26-27 season. Unveiled under the tagline "Our White. Our Passion," the new uniform offers a sleek, modern take on the club's classic color palette.
The PAOK 26-27 away jersey features a white base highlighted by an intricate jacquard pattern woven into the fabric, combining geometric shapes with subtle vertical pinstriping (a standard Macron template). There are also slightly visible pinstripes.
Black piping runs along the shoulders, matching the black contrast detailing on the crew collar and sleeve cuffs.
Stoke City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Stoke City and Macron have officially revealed the club's new third kit for the 26-27 Championship season. Following the launch of their traditional red-and-white home kit and Spitfire-inspired away strip, the new release completes the Potters' full match kit collection for the upcoming campaign.
The Stoke City 26-27 third shirt comes in sky blue with royal blue trim on the round collar and sleeve cuffs. It is constructed using Macron's Eco 3D Knit Jacquard fabric, featuring a tonal geometric pattern woven directly into the shirt. The chest displays a monochromatic club crest alongside dark blue Macron and bet365 logos, while the club motto Vis Unita Fortior is printed on the back neck.
Matching sky blue shorts and socks comple9te the kit, which is now available through official club sales channels.
KSC Lokeren 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Belgian Challenger Pro League side KSC Lokeren has officially revealed its new kit collection for the 26-27 season, produced by Spanish sportswear brand Joma. The lineup includes three distinct colorways designed to reflect the club's heritage and identity.
The home shirt features a white base complemented by contrasting black details on the neck and sleeve cuffs, complete with a very subtle tonal horizontal stripe pattern across the front. The second shirt flips the theme into a black design with white contrast trims, while the third kit comes in yellow with black accents, utilizing the same subtle horizontal pattern.
On the upper back below the collar, all three jerseys feature a subtle detail consisting of two small crowns. This symbol pays homage to both the club's two Belgian Cup victories in its history and its two most recent promotions.
Grenoble 26-27 Home Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Grenoble Foot 38 and Nike have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season.
Paying homage to the club's past and local region, the jersey features a striking two-tone blue half-and-half layout. The design pairs royal blue on the right side with deep navy on the left. An intricate zigzag geometric graphic runs across the front panel, symbolising the peaks of the surrounding Alps mountains.
White accents appear on the collar and sleeve trim, while the historical flag of Dauphiné is placed on the upper back.
