Official: Adidas Milking Germany Before Nike Takes Over
- Adidas and Germany Partnership Ending: Adidas's 70-year partnership with the German national team is ending in early 2027, with Nike taking over.
- Adidas Releasing Multiple Kits: Adidas is releasing several special and remake kits in 2026, including retro remakes, to capitalize on their DFB heritage before Nike takes over.
- Nike to take over in 2027: Nike has secured a deal to be the official kit provider for the German national team starting in 2027.
Update - Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Confirming our info, Adidas today released six! Germany remakes kits at once. This is unprecedented in football. Adidas did this because Nike is taking over from 2027 - the 3 stripes brought forward several launches.
Update - Sunday, May 24, 2026: Another Adidas German remake kit has been leaked, this time a re-edition of the 2007 Women's World Cup kit. Here, it's obvious that Adidas brings it out one year earlier than they would usually have done - Nike has secured Germany from 2027, which marks the 20th anniversary of the 2007 World Cup title - Adidas has to bring it out one year earlier.
Sunday, Apr 19, 2026: Adidas is going all out in its final months with the German national team. With the historic 70-year partnership coming to an end in early 2027 when Nike officially takes over, the Three Stripes are heavily cashing in on their DFB heritage.
Adidas Milking Germany Contract With at Least Nike Kit Releases
The home kit was already released in late 2025.
In addition to the standard 2026 World Cup home and away kits, Adidas is planning an extensive lineup of special releases. The brand will launch a unique 'farewell' third kit for the national team to mark the end of the long-standing era.
Germany 2026 Home & Away Kits
On top of these three modern jerseys, Adidas is also releasing at least five different retro remake kits throughout the year. This includes the recently leaked 2006 World Cup Teamgeist shirt, bringing the total number of official Germany shirts released in 2026 to a staggering eight.
Adidas can continue to sell Germany products even after the deal ends but not promote them
While fans of classic football kits will certainly appreciate the retro reissues, it is clear that Adidas is milking the final year of its contract to the absolute maximum before handing the reins over to Nike.
Indeed, the move enables Adidas to continue selling German products even after the Nike deal begins, since retailers can keep them in stock. However, it remains uncertain how much demand there will be for Adidas Germany products once the deal concludes. It is an interesting strategy not ever done at a large scale like this in football.
Germany 1990 World Cup Away Remake Kit
The Adidas Germany 1990-2026 away remake shirt was carried over from 1988, with the only difference being the collar and logo applications. The Adidas DFB 2026 away remake shirt is a one-to-one reproduction of the original kit, with only the tags being the difference (there existed different versions of the original with slightly different Trefoil branding).
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Adidas Germany 1994 Home & Away Remake Kits + Full Collection
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Adidas Germany 2026 2014 Away Remake Kit
The new Adidas Germany 2024-1994 away remake football jersey will have an identical design to the original kit. It featured a large red/black horizontal stripe design that was a completely new look at the time.
Adidas Germany 2014 World Cup Away Remake Kit Leaked
Germany 2006 World Cup remake Kit
The Adidas Germany 2006 World Cup remake football shirt is a faithful, one-to-one recreation of the classic home kit worn by the host nation during the tournament. Based on the legendary Teamgeist template, it features a clean white base with subtle vertical pinstripes and the unmistakable curved side panels in black, red, and yellow. Staying completely true to the original era, the DFB crest is accompanied by just three stars, while the retro Adidas performance logo sits centrally on the chest.
Exclusive: Germany 2006 World Cup Remake Kit Leaked
Germany 2026 Third Kit
The Adidas Germany 2026 third football shirt is predominantly black and features a V-neck collar detailed with white and gold trim.
Black, Gold & White: Adidas Germany 2026 Third Kit Leaked
Germany 2007 Women's World Cup Remake Kit
The Adidas Germany 2007 remake jersey serves as a highly accurate one-to-one reproduction of the original 2007 primary jersey. The shirt is built on a white base, highlighted by a distinctive black V-neck collar and the classic black Three Stripes running down the shoulders. Accenting the torso are the signature swooping, aerodynamic panels in vibrant red and golden yellow that defined Adidas' mid-2000s international templates.
Germany 2007 Women's World Cup Remake Kit Leaked
Check out classic DFB kits on Football Kit Archive
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