Rumor: Ipswich Town Set for Historic Nike Kit Deal?
May 27, 2026, by Chris
- Kit Supplier Change: Ipswich Town may switch from Umbro to Nike as their kit supplier, potentially starting in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 season.
- Contract Expiration: Ipswich Town's current four-year agreement with Umbro, signed in 2022-2023, is set to expire at the end of the 2025-2026 season.
- Historical Significance: A deal with Nike would be a historic milestone for Ipswich Town, as Nike has never manufactured kits for the club before.
Social media whispers suggest that Ipswich Town could be preparing for a major change in their kit manufacturing department in the near future. According to a handful of unconfirmed rumors circulating online, the Tractor Boys might be lining up a deal to swap their current supplier, Umbro, for American sportswear giant Nike. While there is absolutely nothing concrete to back up these claims at this stage, the current speculation indicates that a potential new partnership could kick off as early as the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 season.
Ipswich Town to Get Nike Kits?
When examining the facts behind the club's current commercial partnerships, this rumor carries a certain amount of logical weight. Ipswich Town originally signed a four-year agreement with Umbro ahead of the 2022-2023 campaign. That initial contract is officially set to expire at the conclusion of the current 2025-2026 season.
If this rumor eventually materializes, it would mark a historic commercial milestone for the club, as Nike has never previously manufactured kits for Ipswich Town. The club's ongoing relationship with Umbro has been widely praised by fans for delivering bespoke, nostalgic designs. It remains to be seen what tier of design treatment the club would receive within Nike's expansive football portfolio, but we expect a similar level as Brighton (custom designs based on the streamlined templates).
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As of now, these murmurs should be treated strictly as early fan speculation rather than an imminent official announcement.
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German club Hamburger SV and Adidas have officially launched their retro-inspired Originals presentation collection for the 26-27 season.
The Adidas 2026-27 Hamburg og collection is based on the streamlined Adidas 2026-27 template.
Celebrating classic terrace style and heritage design, the lifestyle range prominently features the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo paired with the traditional HSV diamond crest. Dressed primarily in the club's signature royal blue, white, and black color palette, the capsule includes a presentation track jacket with a distinct white horizontal chest band, matching track pants, hoodies, t-shirts, a custom HSV Adidas Samba sneaker, and a standout long-sleeve shirt detailed with an all-over tonal Trefoil jacquard pattern.
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The outfield player shirt comes in an elegant, sandstone-inspired off-white base with a textured stone grain, highlighted by a large detailed illustration of the Baroque church across the lower front. The sleeves feature an interlocking block graphic symbolizing the church's sandstone construction, while the cuffs and collar feature subtle copper and patina-inspired accents. Thoughtful details include the commemorative inscription "300 Jahre Grundsteinlegung" on the chest, the years 1726–2026 on the back of the neck, and the biblical city motto "Suchet der Stadt Bestes" alongside custom squad numbers modeled after the seating numbering inside the church. A black version is available for goalkeepers.
The special kit is available for pre-order via a dedicated online store until September 2, 2026, priced at €89.99 for adult sizes and €69.99 for kids. As part of the collaboration, Dynamo Dresden is donating €10 from every jersey sold directly to the Stiftung Frauenkirche Dresden to support the preservation and cultural work of the monument.
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The shirt features an elegant champagne beige base complemented by black accents on the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder piping. A subtle tonal illustration of the legendary 1927 title-winning squad is printed across the lower front, while special details include a gold heart on the back collar, a custom inner neck label commemorating the date June 19, 1927, and matching beige shorts and socks finished with black trim and '1927' numbering.
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Bradford City and Macron have officially unveiled the club's new alternative third kit for the 2026-27 season. The new strip introduces a navy base complemented by claret and amber details.
The Macron Bradford City 26-27 third shirt is predominantly navy, highlighted by a dynamic claret and amber geometric point design along the shoulders. A tonal embossed "BC" monogram runs across the fabric of the torso and shorts. The crest and Macron Hero are applied in monochrome amber, topped with a gold star commemorating the club's 1911 FA Cup victory, while a black ribbon is placed on the upper back in remembrance of the 56 victims of the 1985 Valley Parade fire.
Matching navy shorts with claret and amber trim and navy socks featuring the "BCAFC" wordmark complete the full uniform. The Bradford City 2026-27 third kit is available to buy now through the club's official online store and stadium shop.
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Following his transfer from Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur, Brazilian winger Sávio Moreira de Oliveira has officially dropped the diminutive 'Savinho' from the back of his kit. The 22-year-old requested to wear his birth name 'Sávio' alongside his newly assigned No. 17 shirt in North London, returning to the moniker he previously used throughout his early career before adopting 'Savinho' during his spell at Manchester City. Thanks to @jerseystory and @chuyenadodau for spotting.
