No More Betting: Audi to Become Kit Sponsor of Premier League Team?
- Betting Sponsor Ban: A Premier League ban on betting sponsors is coming into effect next season, pushing clubs to find new main sponsors.
- Audi Sponsorship Interest: Several Premier League teams, including West Ham, are targeting Audi as a potential replacement for their betting sponsors, offering a potentially more aesthetically pleasing logo on their kits.
- Sponsorless Kits Possible: If clubs cannot secure deals with new sponsors like Audi, there is a growing prospect of teams starting the new season with sponsorless kits.
With the Premier League front-of-shirt gambling ban finally coming into effect next season, clubs are desperately searching for new main sponsors. Now, a massive automotive brand could be set to enter the Premier League kit sphere: Audi.
According to a report by Daily Mail sports reporter Mike Keegan, several clubs are targeting the German car manufacturer to replace their betting sponsors.
Currently, 11 Premier League teams - including the likes of West Ham, andFulham - feature betting companies on the front of their shirts. With the new regulations kicking in, these clubs are finding it incredibly difficult to secure deals at the same financial level, with non-gambling brands reportedly offering less than half the money.
West Ham x Audi?
For football kit lovers, the betting ban is largely seen as a positive step. Betting logos often ruin the aesthetic of a shirt with clashing colors and clunky text. West Ham are reportedly one of the clubs actively targeting Audi.
The prospect of Audi’s iconic four-ring logo featuring on the front of a Premier League kit is highly exciting. From a purely design perspective, the Audi logo is minimalist, modern, and would be a massive aesthetic upgrade over almost any betting sponsor. Audi already has a rich history in football sponsorships, most notably as a long-time partner, sleeve sponsor, and shareholder of Bayern Munich.
Will We See More Sponsorless Kits?
If clubs cannot agree to terms with brands like Audi, we could see an unprecedented number of sponsorless kits next season.
While Chelsea made headlines (and pleased kit collectors) by starting recent campaigns with clean, sponsorless shirts, it is a nightmare scenario for club executives. If deals aren't struck soon, the Daily Mail reports that the prospect of teams starting the new season with a blank space "continues to grow."
The only Premier League team who already found a replacment for the betting sponsor are Bournemouth.
For fans who love the retro, sponsorless look, this might be the best season in years to buy a Premier League shirt.
Would you like to see the Audi logo on Premier League kits? Do you prefer the clean look of a sponsorless shirt? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
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2003/05 Chelsea Lampard #8 Home Shirt (XXL) Umbro
1998/99 Fidelis Andria Home Shirt (XL) Biemme
1994/96 Italy Away Shirt (L) Nike
1990'S Nike Tiempo Football Boot (4.5)
2006/08 Arsenal V.Persie #11 Home Shirt (M) Nike
2008/09 Barcelona Track Jacket (S) Nike
2004/05 Puma *BNWT* Template Shirt (S)
O'Fenomeno Brazil 1998 Ronaldo Tee
2010/11 Rangers Naismith #14 *Match Worn Vs Manchester United* C/L Home Shirt (L) Umbro
1985/86 Schalke L/S Home Shirt (S) Adidas
Samsunspor 26-27 'Legend Retro' Kit Released
Turkish side Samsunspor has officially launched a special 2026-2027 "Legend Retro" kit in collaboration with their technical sponsor, Hummel.
Reimagined for the upcoming campaign, the new release draws direct inspiration from the club's historic 1976 era, bringing a beloved vintage aesthetic back to the modern pitch.
The Hummel Samsunspor 26-27 Legend Retro shirt is built on a white base, defined by a striking horizontal chest band in red, white, and black. The tricolor is also on the collar and sleeve cuffs.
Brazil 1996 Futsal Remake Kit Released
Penalty has officially launched a special retro remake of the Brazil national futsal team jersey from 1996. Officially dubbed the "Brazil 96 Jersey," the release celebrates the iconic squad that won the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Barcelona, famously defeating Spain 6-4 in the final at the Palau Sant Jordi.
While maintaining the classic references of the original mid-90s uniform, Penalty has adapted the new design to appeal to modern streetwear and lifestyle trends.
The accompanying promotional campaign for the release pays homage to the 1940s origins of futsal at the YMCA in São Paulo, where traditional football was first adapted for smaller hard courts.
The "Brazil 96 Jersey" is available now through Penalty's official webstore and select physical retail locations for R$ 199.99 ($40 USD).
Milan 26-27 Home Kit - Launch Pictures
Classic Football Shirts posted two launch images of the 2026-27 home kit for AC Milan. Naturally, they were taken down immediately, since the official release is scheduled for tomorrow, May 22.
