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
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FC Vizela 26-27 Away Kit Released
Liga Portugal 2 side FC Vizela has officially launched its new away kit for the 26-27 campaign, manufactured by Kappa. The jersey introduces a black base complemented by vibrant light blue accents across the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and club crest. A standout element of the design is Kappa's signature Omini logo tape running down the side panels, paired with monochrome light blue sponsor detailing for a cohesive look.
No More Macron: New Balance Totton 26-27 Away & Cup Kits Released
National League South side AFC Totton have officially unveiled their new away and cup kits ahead of the new season, made by new suppiler New Balance, who replaced Macron.
The new away kit introduces an interesting look with pale orange base and halftone geometric pattern, combined with black details. The cup kit, on the other hand, stay close to the traditional colors but reverses them, creating a classy look that matches well with the club aesthetic. The cup kit also features Snow as their shirt sponsor, instead of Garmin like the away jersey.
What do you think of the New Balance Totton 26-27 away and cup kits? Let us know in the comments.
Ayutthaya United 26-27 Away Kit Released
Thai club Ayutthaya United have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Umbro, the new shirt is launched under the theme “The Way Of Life”, celebrating the historic riverside culture and heritage of Ayutthaya.
The Umbro Ayutthaya United 2026-27 away shirt features a predominantly pale pink base, decorated with detailed illustrations of traditional boats, waterways and historic architecture. A white polo-style collar, vibrant pink Umbro logos and diamond detailing on the sleeve cuffs complete the design, while white side panels with pink piping frame the navy Chang sponsor and club crest.
What do you think of the new Ayutthaya United 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Aalborg Boldklub 26-27 Third Kit Released
Danish club AaB and technical sponsor Macron have officially revealed the new 2026-27 third kit, developed in collaboration with design studio Societas. The shirt completes the club's "Klubhus Kollektionen" (Clubhouse Collection) for the 26-27 season, following the release of the home and away kits earlier this summer.
The AaB 2026-27 third jersey takes direct inspiration from the yellow brick architecture of the club's historic clubhouse on Hornevej, which originally opened in 1970. The shirt features a warm tan base complemented by an all-over tonal brick-wall pattern across the body and sleeves. A classic white polo collar and matching white sleeve cuffs add a retro touch, enhanced by subtle red accents under the collar placket.
All logos on the front are rendered in monochrome white, including the vintage AaB crest, the Macron Hero, the Societas insignia below the collar, and the main Nykredit sponsor. Finishing off the bespoke look, the club's traditional red "AAB af 1885" pennant flag is embroidered on the upper back below the neckline.
Stunning French Amateur Club La Ligugéenne 26-27 Collector Kit Released
French amateur club La Ligugéenne, competing in the regional seventh tier (Régionale 2), has turned heads across the football kit community by unveiling a remarkably stylish collector's jersey for the 26-27 season. Produced in partnership with Kappa and creative agency +3 Studio, the special edition shirt brings high-end professional design to a club based in a commune of just 3,500 residents.
The Kappa La Ligugéenne 26-27 collector home shirt, titled "La Tunique," is built around a deep black base featuring subtle tonal vertical pinstripes. It is fitted with a classic white polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs, detailed with subtle copper trim. In place of a commercial front sponsor, the chest is adorned with a stylized "Ligugé 1922" script celebrating the club's founding year, alongside the newly introduced shield crest on the chest.
What do you think of this kit design for a regional amateur club? Let us know in the comments below.
PT Satun 26-27 Away Kit Released
Thai League 2 club PT Satun has officially unveiled its new away kit for the 26-27 campaign, created in collaboration with WDY? (Wonder Y?). The club heads into the new season in the second division sporting a striking traditional aesthetic.
The PT Satun 2026-27 away jersey features classic black and white vertical stripes across the front and back. The sleeves are solid black with subtle tonal pattern detailing and white trim on the cuffs, matched by a simple white crew neck collar. The club crest is rendered in monochrome on the left chest, while the WDY? wordmark sits centrally alongside the club's sponsors.
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