Ajax, Benfica, Lyon & Fenerbahçe to Become Adidas Local Elite Teams

Feb 26, 2026

by Chris

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New Adidas Local Elite Teams: Ajax, Benfica, Lyon, and Fenerbahçe will be upgraded to Adidas' 'local elite' category for the 2026-2027 season.
Premium Kit Treatment: These teams will receive kits with advanced Climacool+ performance technology and Trefoil away kits starting in the 2026-2027 campaign.
Expanded Collections: The Adidas strategy includes expanded off-pitch and lifestyle collections for these local elite-tier clubs.

At Footy Headlines, we are hearing that several major European clubs will be upgraded into Adidas’ “local elite” category in the coming 26-27 season.

4 New Adidas Teams to Get Authentic Kit (Climacool+) for 26-27 Season

Local giants AFC Ajax, SL Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais, and Fenerbahçe SK are set to receive premium treatment, including kits built around advanced Climacool+ performance technology from the 2026-2027 campaign.

This follows the elevation of 2024 & 2025 of Aston Villa FC, AS Roma, Newcastle United FC, and Celtic FC.

Besides matchwear, the strategy also includes expanded off-pitch and lifestyle collections for these local elite-tier clubs.

These Adidas teams will also receive Trefoil away kits for the 2026-2027 season. However, the Trefoil will also be rolled out for smaller teams, such as Schalke, Köln, and Leicester.

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