All 2026-27 Kit Maker Switches - Valid From 1 July
Jul 1, 2026, by Phan Tich Giay
- Effective Date of New Kit Deals: Most new kit maker and sponsorship deals for the 2026-27 season are officially set to commence on July 1, 2026, leading to an expected surge in new kit releases.
- Widespread Kit Sponsorship Changes: The 2026-27 season will see a significant number of kit sponsorship changes across clubs of all sizes, involving switches to prominent sportswear brands.
- Notable Club and Brand Switches: Key changes include clubs like Köln, Lens, and Sheffield United returning to Adidas, Beşiktaş and Chivas signing with Nike, and Pumas UNAM and Bristol Rovers partnering with Puma, among others.
Update - Tuesday, June 30, 2026: As tradition, most of the new kit makers and sponsorship deals officially start tomorrow, 1 July 2026. We expect almost endless releases, so make sure to refresh our site tomorrow 😉. We have updated our overview with the latest kit deals announced.
All 26-27 Kit Maker Switches
The 2026–27 season will see plenty of changes in kit sponsorships, from big clubs to smaller ones. Köln is set to return to Adidas, Beşiktaş has signed a deal with Nike, Lens switches to Adidas, and Pumas UNAM to Puma.
Pumas UNAM Signs Puma Kit Deal
Sheffield United to Get Adidas for 2026-27 Season
Sheffield United Returns to Adidas
Sampdoria to Leave Macron for Hummel
The Bologna-based brand has sponsored the Blucerchiati since the 2020-21 season. By the time the current 2025-26 campaign concludes, Macron and Sampdoria will have completed six seasons together. During this time, Macron produced several highly rated bespoke kits that respected the club's unique chest band tradition.
Sampdoria to Leave Macron for Hummel?
Bournemouth Signs Hummel Kit Deal From 2026-27 Season
The new partnership between Bournemouth and Hummel will run for five seasons, from the 2026–27 season through to the end of the 2030–31 season.
No More Umbro: Bournemouth Announces Hummel Kit Deal
Adidas to Make Le Mans 26-27 Kits
The move to Adidas brings them under one of football's biggest kit suppliers, but certainly without bespoke designs. Throughout their history, Le Mans has worked with various brands, including Puma (until 1989 and again 1998-2003), Constri-foot (1992-1993), in-house production (1989-1991), Kappa (2003-2011), and Macron (2011-2014), before returning to Kappa in 2015. Adidas made Le Mans' kits from 1993 until 1998.
Official: Le Mans Signs Adidas Kit Deal - Ligue 1 Return
Deportivo La Coruña Switches to Nike Next Season - Deal Handled by Fútbol Emotion
Fútbol Emotion, founded by former goalkeeper Javier Sánchez Broto, has been working with clubs through its Teamsports division for eight years, partnering with brands like Nike and Adidas. The company acts as an intermediary between the brand and club, handling kit customization, retail management, e-commerce, and merchandising. They currently work with clubs like Mallorca, Elche, and Andorra in a similar capacity.
Deportivo La Coruña to Sign Nike Kit Deal - No More Kappa
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.
Confirmed: Chivas to Sign Nike Kit Deal - No More Puma
Real Sociedad Signs Joma Kit Deal
The switch will bring an end to a successful eight-year partnership between Real Sociedad and Macron. The Italian brand has been the club's kit supplier since the 2018-19 season, with the current deal set to expire in June 2026.
No More Macron - Real Sociedad to Sign Joma Kit Deal
Adidas Köln Kit Deal Valid From 26-27 Season
The original Hummel contract was due to run until 2027, but they have consented to conclude the partnership at the end of the 2025-26 season, allowing Adidas to step in a year earlier.
No More Hummel: Köln Announces Adidas Kit Deal - Valid from 2026-27 Season
Besiktas Signs Nike Kit Deal
Beşiktaş has been partnered with Adidas since 2009, making it one of the most enduring relationships in Turkish football. However, that era appears to be coming to an end after the 2026 World Cup.
Confirmed: Nike to Replace Adidas as Besiktas' Kit Maker from 2026-27 Season
Fiorentina Signs Joma Kit Deal
The current kit deal between Kappa and Fiorentina runs for 6 years (4+2) from the 2020-21 season. It is likely that Fiorentina has decided not to extend the final year of the original deal.
No More Kappa: Fiorentina to Announce Joma Kit Deal
SK Rapid Wien Switches from Puma to Mizuno
Mizuno, already supplying clubs such as AS Monaco, Lazio and Augsburg, will take over as Rapid’s technical partner from next season, 26-27.
Rapid Wien to Sign Mizuno Kit Deal - No More Puma
West Ham United Announces New Balance Kit Deal
After a long-running partnership, this season’s 130-year anniversary kit will be West Ham's last with Umbro until at least 2031. Starting this summer, the Irons will switch to New Balance on a five-year deal.
West Ham United to Announce New Balance Kit Deal + Talks with ‘Amazing Thailand’ for Kit Sponsor
Macron to Macron CD Tenerife Kits from 2026-27 Season
Macron replaces Hummel, ending a partnership that has lasted 13 years. The change marks the end of one of the longest-running kit supplier deals in Spanish football.
Exclusive: Tenerife Sign Macron Kit Deal
Castore/Umbro to Make Blackburn 26-27 Kits
It remains to be seen if the Blackburn Rovers 26-27 kits will feature the Castore logo or the logo of Umbro, for which Castore has the license rights and which has a much better reputation.
Blackburn Rovers' Breakup with Macron: Umbro May Teased New Deal via "Text Messages"
Le Havre Signs Hummel Kit Deal
Hummel will take over as Le Havre's new kit supplier from 2026-27, offering the club a hopefully more stable partnership.
Exclusive: Le Havre to Leave Umbro For Hummel After Just One Season
FC Energie Cottbus Signs Five-Year Adidas Kit Deal Starting 2026/27
The five-year Adidas Energie Cottbus agreement is running until 2031 and is in collaboration with local store WOSZ Fan Shop GmbH. The deal will see Adidas supply all teams, including the men's professional squad, youth academies, and women's and girls' teams. Club president Sebastian Lemke described the deal as "a real milestone," expressing pride that Germany's largest sportswear manufacturer recognized the club's work, while Adidas praised Cottbus for being deeply rooted in their region with an exceptionally strong fanbase.
Adidas to Make RC Lens Kits From 26-27 Season
Puma has been Lens's supplier since 2021, but our sources suggest that switching to Adidas is "likely." While not yet officially confirmed, the deal appears to be in advanced stages or, more likely, already completed.
RC Lens to Return to Adidas - Deal is Set & Products Are Ready
Leganes Announces Puma Kit Deal
The new Puma Leganes kit deal will take effect starting from the upcoming 2026-2027 season, bringing a fresh new look to the Spanish club.
No More Joma: Leganes Announces Puma Kit Deal
Nike To Make Monza Kits From 2026-27 Season
Nike will make the kits for AC Monza from the 2026-27 season.
Nike To Make Monza Kits From 2026-27 Season
Bristol Rovers Announce 5-Year Puma Kit Deal
Bristol Rovers have officially announced a five-year technical kit partnership with Puma, taking effect from the 2026-27 season. Replacing previous supplier Macron, the new agreement is described by club CEO Ritchie Bates as the largest commercial deal in Bristol Rovers' history. Under the partnership, the global sportswear brand will manufacture match kits, replica shirts, and training wear for the men's first team, women's first team, and academy squads.
Bristol Rovers Announce 5-Year Puma Kit DealAdidas Returns as RSC Anderlecht Kit Supplier
Adidas will return as the official kit supplier of RSC Anderlecht from the 2026-27 season onwards under a deal lasting a minimum of five seasons. This ends a seven-season arrangement with Joma that started in 2019-20.
Adidas Returns as RSC Anderlecht Kit Supplier + 26-27 Home Kit TeasedBurton Albion Announces Admiral Kit Deal, Ending 32-Year Partnership with TAG
League One side Burton Albion has officially announced a new technical kit partnership with historic British sportswear brand Admiral, beginning with the 2026-2027 season.
Burton Albion Announces Admiral Kit Deal, Ending 32-Year Partnership with TAGIpswich Town to Get Nike Kits?
When examining the facts behind the club's current commercial partnerships, this rumor carries a certain amount of logical weight. Ipswich Town originally signed a four-year agreement with Umbro ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign. That initial contract is officially set to expire at the conclusion of the current 2025-2026 season.
Rumor: Ipswich Town Set for Historic Nike Kit Deal?
Umbro to Make Sheffield Wednesday 26-27 Kits
Following the cancellation of the Macron deal, the Sheffield Star reports that Umbro is heavily favored to become Sheffield Wednesday's new kit manufacturer. This switch would represent a significant and nostalgic reunion for the club and the Double Diamond brand. Umbro previously supplied the Owls' kits during a highly successful period from 1984 until 1993, an era that most notably included the famous 1991 League Cup victory and produced some of the most iconic shirts in the club's extensive history.
Kit Deal Cancelled: Sheffield Wednesday to Leave Macron for Umbro
Cardiff City to Leave New Balance
According to our information, Cardiff City and Castore are set to announce a multi-year deal very soon.
Cardiff City Signs Castore Kit Deal - No More New Balance
Macron Hoffenheim Kit Deal Announced + 26-27 Kit Teased?
Macron Hoffenheim Kit Deal Announced + 26-27 Kit Teased?
Botafogo to Announce Mizuno Kit Deal Soon
The current partnership between Botafogo and Reebok has been in place for the last three years. Originally, this contract was scheduled to expire in August of this year. However, reports indicate that this agreement will actually be terminated two months early, officially coming to an end in June.
Botafogo Announces Mizuno Kit Deal - No More Reebok
Wigan Athletic O’Neills Kit Maker Deal
During their time with Puma, Wigan often received standard teamwear templates. The move to O'Neills promises to completely change that.
OFFICIAL: Wigan Athletic Ditch Puma for O'Neills - Promise 100% Bespoke Kits
Hansa Rostock x Reebok: 2026-27 Onwards
Starting in the 2026-2027 season, the iconic global sportswear brand will take over as Hansa's official kit supplier. In a major move for the brand's team sports division, this marks Reebok's first-ever partnership as a kit supplier with a football club in Germany.
OFFICIAL: Reebok Enters German Football With Hansa Rostock Kit Deal
Lecce 26-27 Kits Made by Adidas
Since the 2018-2019 season, Lecce has produced its own completely bespoke kits under their very own in-house brand, M908. However, that era is coming to a close. We can confirm that Lecce will return to global sportswear giant Adidas starting from the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
BREAKING: Lecce to Ditch In-House Kits, Returns to Adidas After 35 Years
Reebok to Make Real Valladolid Kits From 2026-27 Season
This move will see the club part ways with their current supplier, Kappa, whose contract is set to expire. Kappa has been outfitting Pucela since the 2023-24 season, but the allure of a brand like Reebok making a massive European comeback was seemingly too good to pass up.
Reebok to Return to Spanish Football - Real Valladolid 26-27 Kit Deal Agreed
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Next-Gen Adidas Predator 2027 Second Main Boots Leaked - 7 New Images
Footy Headlines can now leak 7 new pictures of the next-gen Adidas Predator 2027 'second main' boots. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The new Adidas Predator 27 'Second Main Pack' boots feature a light blue base with white details, including a subtle speckled texture, white Three Stripes, matching blue laces, and a translucent icy blue soleplate with white elements.
Adidas F50 Hyperfast '2027 First Main Pack' Boots Leaked - 6 New Images
Footy Headlines can now leak 6 new pictures of the new Adidas F50 Hyperfast 2027 'first main' boots. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The '2027 First Main Pack' boots boast a spectacular, warm-toned color gradient inspired by a summer evening sky, transitioning from solar yellow to vivid orange, magenta pink, and deep purple, contrasted by solid black Adidas three stripes.
Macron Showcases Rimini Calcio Hooped Shirt in 'Unveilievable' Campaign
Italian sportswear brand Macron has spotlighted an eye-catching Rimini Calcio 1912 shirt as part of its ongoing 26-27 "Unveilievable" campaign. Celebrating the club's identity under the label's "Fashion in Sport" banner, the design offers a sharp, vintage-inspired hooped aesthetic that complements the team's traditional red and white quartered look.
The shirt is defined by bold red and white horizontal hoops, each red band carrying subtle fine lines running horizontally across the fabric. A ribbed V-neck collar and matching cuffs feature coordinated red and white striped trims, while a raised, metallic-effect heritage crest sits prominently on the chest. The historic emblem incorporates the Arch of Augustus, the city's red cross shield, and an old-school leather football. Sleeve graphics round out the local touch, featuring the pirate motif of Rimini landmark Bounty on the right sleeve alongside La Mi Ma branding on the left.
Rolled out as part of Macron's broader 26-27 portfolio campaign, the release demonstrates the Italian brand's emphasis on bespoke design across every tier of its club roster. While Rimini continue their campaign on the pitch in their signature checkered shirts, this hooped edition offers a stylish tribute to more than a century of club heritage.
CD Guadalajara 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish side CD Guadalajara has unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 season. Produced once again by Kappa, the new release offers a sharp, colorful alternative that directly complements the club's primary identity.
The Kappa CD Guadalajara 26-27 away shirt is predominantly bright yellow, paired with bold purple accents honoring the club's signature morado shade. Purple covers the rounded crew collar, sleeve trim, and sponsor branding, including the Hercesa chest sponsor. Kappa's iconic Omini logos run in purple along the shoulders and right chest, while matching yellow shorts with purple hems and side logo tracks complete the full kit.
This away strip follows the launch of Guadalajara's 26-27 home shirt earlier in September, which brought a classic all-purple foundation detailed with crisp white piping and logos.
Wydad 26-27 Home Kit Released
Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club and Kappa have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 26-27 season. Built around the club's traditional red base, the shirt features subtle tonal geometric striping across the front panel for a clean and textured appearance. A retro-inspired red and white striped V-neck collar anchors the classic design, complemented by contrasting white Kappa Omini logos on the chest and shoulders alongside a monochrome white club crest.
Albacete Balompié 26-27 Third Kit Released & Debuted
Spanish club Albacete Balompié debuted their new adidas third kit for the 26-27 season during their La Liga 2 fixture against Girona at Montilivi. The Adidas Locker Room shirt features a black base adorned with a red geometric gradient stripe pattern across the front, highlighted by vibrant orange accents on the crew collar, the adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders, and a monochrome orange edition of the club crest. Completed with matching black shorts and socks featuring orange detailing, the kit joins the club's traditional white home and away strips for the ongoing campaign.
