Cardiff City Signs Castore Kit Deal - No More New Balance
May 5, 2026, by Chris
- New Kit Partner: Cardiff City has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Castore, making them the Official Kit Partner starting in the 2026-2027 season.
- Castore's Responsibilities: Castore will design and supply match kits, training wear, and off-pitch apparel for Cardiff's First Team, Women’s squad, and Academy, with the initial collection focusing on versatile technical fabrics.
- End of New Balance Partnership: The agreement with Castore marks the end of New Balance's tenure as Cardiff City's kit manufacturer, a role they held since the 2022-23 season.
Update - May 5, 2026: Confirming our exclusive story, Cardiff City has officially announced a new multi-year partnership with British sportswear brand Castore, who will take over as the club's Official Kit Partner starting from the 2026-2027 season.
Under the new agreement, Castore will design and supply match kits, training wear, and off-pitch apparel for Cardiff's First Team, Women’s squad, and Academy. The debut collection for the 26-27 campaign will be built around Castore’s "Into the Elements" concept, which focuses on providing versatile technical fabrics to suit changing weather conditions throughout the football calendar.
The upcoming ranges promise refined silhouettes and elevated heritage detailing tailored to the club's historic identity. Cardiff City CEO Ken Choo expressed his excitement over the partnership and Castore's standard of quality (which most will not agree on...), while Castore CCO Danny Downs highlighted the brand's eagerness to deliver fresh designs for the passionate Welsh fanbase.
Mar 29, 2026: We can exclusively reveal that Championship side Cardiff City is set to change kit suppliers, ending their current partnership with New Balance. The Bluebirds are on the verge of joining the ever-expanding roster of UK sportswear brand Castore.
Cardiff City to Leave New Balance
According to our information, Cardiff City and Castore are set to announce a multi-year deal very soon.
This new agreement will mark the end of New Balance's time in the Welsh capital. As seen in the nice club's kit history timeline from Football Kit Archive, New Balance has been manufacturing Cardiff's kits since the 2022-23 season, taking over after a long seven-year stint by Adidas (2015-2022).
This will be the very first time in the club's history that Castore will produce their kits.
Check out classic Cardiff City F.C. Kits on Football Kit Archive
Are you surprised to see Cardiff City leave New Balance and sign with Castore? What do you expect from Castore's first set of kits for the Bluebirds? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Thanks to Curve Curve for spotting the boots from Chelsea's official Instagram pictures.
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