Cardiff City Signs Castore Kit Deal - No More New Balance
- 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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Figueirense 26-27 Home Kit Released
Brazilian Série C side Figueirense has officially unveiled its new home jersey for the 2026-2027 season, produced by domestic technical partner Volt Sport. The new primary uniform directly follows the recent release of the club's away kit and serves as a major part of the team's ongoing celebrations to mark the 105th anniversary of their founding in 1921.
The Figueirense 26-27 home shirt remains deeply rooted in tradition, featuring the club's classic black and white vertical stripes. However, Volt Sport has elevated the historic aesthetic by deeply embossing the black stripes with commemorative elements that honor the club's 105-year history. The heavily detailed body is framed by solid black sleeves and a matching black block on the back for player numbering. The look is completed by a classic black polo collar and sleeve cuffs, both of which are detailed with ribbed white striping.
Further custom details are integrated throughout the garment, including the phrase "Avante Figueirense, pra frente Furacão" printed along the inner hem.
In a final nod to the milestone year, a special 105th-anniversary seal is applied to the lower right corner of the shirt.
What do you think of this heavily detailed, anniversary-focused Figueirense home kit by Volt? Let us know in the comments below.
Shamrock Rovers 2026 Third Kit Released
Irish champions Shamrock Rovers have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026 League of Ireland season, completing their matchday lineup following the earlier releases of their home and away strips. Produced by technical partner Macron, the latest design injects a bold, contemporary aesthetic into the Dublin-based club's apparel, specifically drawing on streetwear influences and urban styling to create a vibrant alternative look.
The new Shamrock Rovers 2026 third shirt utilizes a bright yellow base, which is immediately broken up by an intricate, sublimated geometric graphic. This dynamic pattern is composed of diagonal and vertical green and black bands featuring broken lines and a distinct paintbrush effect, giving the garment a highly textured and energetic appearance. The striking yellow foundation is smartly framed by an asymmetrical green and black crew-neck collar, with matching knitted sleeve cuffs providing visual continuity.
The new third kit will be worn for the first time during the Rovers' away fixture against Dundalk on Friday night.
What do you think of this vibrant yellow and green Shamrock Rovers third kit by Macron? Let us know in the comments below.
