UPDATE: Adidas to Take Over UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme?
Mar 28, 2026, by Chris
- Adidas and Kosovo: Kosovo announced a kit deal with Adidas for 2026, but they were seen wearing Erreà kits in a recent match due to the existing UEFA Kit Assistance scheme.
- UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme: Adidas may become the official supplier for the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme for 2026-2030, potentially replacing Erreà, which would be a significant upgrade for smaller European nations involved in the program.
- UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme Details: The UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme supports smaller European football associations by providing them with complete gear for their senior men's, women's, and youth teams, and the tender process for the 2026-2030 cycle is underway.
Update - Mar 28, 2026: Back in February, the Football Federation of Kosovo made waves by officially announcing a major new kit supplier deal with Adidas for 2026. The federation even went as far as teasing a glimpse of their brand-new Three Stripes away kit. However, eagle-eyed kit fans noticed something strange during this week's crucial World Cup Qualifiers playoff match against Slovakia: Kosovo took to the pitch still wearing their old Erreà gear.
The reason is that the Erreà UEFA Kit Assistance scheme with Kosovo is valid until 31 May 2026, likely, with Adidas only set to take over from 1 June 2026. It remains to be seen if Adidas will take over the whole UEFA Kit Assistance scheme or only signed a deal with Kosovo.
Mar 22, 2026: Big news for Europe’s smaller footballing nations? Adidas could become the new official supplier for the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme for the upcoming 2026-2030 cycle. An official announcement could be made very soon.
Has Adidas Won the Tender for the 2026-2030 UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme?
The biggest hint regarding this major brand switch came recently when the Kosovo national team - one of the beneficiaries of the UEFA program - unexpectedly showed off a brand-new Adidas kit.
Kosovo Debuts Adidas Kit
Historically, nations under the scheme all share the same manufacturer. With Kosovo making the sudden jump to the Three Stripes, it could be that Adidas has won the rights to supply the collective group of smaller European nations. Adidas would be replacing Italian brand Erreà, which held the contract for the 2022-2026 cycle.
What is the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme?
First launched in 2007, the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme is a solidarity program designed to support some of Europe’s smaller participating football associations. Based on actual need and voluntary participation, UEFA steps in to effectively procure kits for the collective benefit of these federations.
- 10 Nations: The scheme currently provides full backing for 10 UEFA Member Associations.
- Complete Gear: The supplier must provide jerseys, shorts, socks, tracksuits, and functional undergarments for the senior men's, women's, and youth teams.
- The 2026-30 Cycle: In late 2024, UEFA officially launched the RFP (Request for Proposals) process seeking a new supplier for the 2026-2030 commercial cycle. The winner of the tender has still not been announced.
For the 10 nations involved (which traditionally includes the likes of Andorra, Belarus, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, San Marino, and Kosovo, among others), a switch to a heavyweight brand like Adidas would be a massive upgrade in terms of global brand recognition.
If Adidas won the tender, they would likely provide these nations with their semi-custom Locker Room (formerly miTeam) templates. Erreà provided bespoke kits.
Would you like to see Adidas taking over the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme? 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.
