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.
Would you like to see Ipswich Town transition to Nike for the 26-27 or 27-28 season, or would you prefer them to stay with Umbro? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Drop us a line below, and check out the 26-27 Kit Overview for all Premier League kit leaks.
Al-Ittihad 26-27 Home Kit Leaked?
A picture of a potential Al-Ittihad 26-27 kit has been shared online, sparking discussion about whether it could be the Saudi club's new jersey. The image was originally posted by the Arabic kit account @MidanAlAtqam on X, featuring a design that could potentially serve as the next shirt for the team.
At this stage, we cannot verify the authenticity of the design.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if more concrete information regarding the new Al-Ittihad kit becomes available.
Everton 26-27 Away Kit Leaked
Everton's new 26-27 away kit has been leaked in an unusual way, appearing early on a massive advertising billboard ahead of its official release. Pictures of the public advertisement have surfaced online, giving fans an early look at what Castore has designed for the club's upcoming campaign on the road. With the home kit having already launched earlier in July, the away shirt has been the next highly anticipated release for supporters.
The Everton 26-27 away kit introduces a classic pinstripes design
Leicester City 26-27 Away Kit Released
The Leicester City 26-27 away kit has been officially released today. Produced by Adidas, the new away shirt introduces a retro-inspired design and is currently available to purchase at the club's pop-up shop.
The Adidas Leicester City 26-27 away football shirt is predominantly maroon. The standout features of the kit are its classic branding elements, utilizing the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo alongside a retro leaping fox crest in place of the standard modern club badge.
This launch confirms earlier leaks and places Leicester City among the select Adidas clubs to receive the classic Trefoil logo for their alternative kits during the 26-27 season. The vintage aesthetic has been well-received by fans following the official reveal.
Hertha BSC 26-27 Away Kit Revealed
The new Hertha BSC 26-27 away kit has been revealed. Made by Castore, the new away shirt will be worn during the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season.
The Castore Hertha Berlin 26-27 away jersey introduces a fresh look for the club. It is navy with a blue and white design that, in our opinion, looks like a screensaver.
What are your thoughts on the new Hertha BSC 26-27 away kit by Castore? Let us know in the comments.
Norway Debut Third Variant for 2026 World Cup Home Kit
Norway debuted a third variation of their home kit during the Quarter-final match against England. This marks their 5th different kit combination at the 2026 World Cup.
With this, Norway joins Colombia as teams with the second-most kit variations used in a single World Cup. France still holds the record, having used 6 different combinations during the 2018 World Cup. Big thanks to our partner @jerseystory_vn for spotting this and creating the graphic.
Norway Fix Home Kit Font Mistake at 2026 World Cup
After being spotted printing their away nameset (featuring a black crest) on the home shirt during the Round of 16 match against Brazil, Norway corrected the mistake in their recent match against England, using in the correct home nameset (featuring original crest).
Huge thanks for @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Ankara Keçiörengücü 2026-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Turkish 1. Lig club Ankara Keçiörengücü have officially unveiled the new 2026-27 home, away and third kits. Made by Hummel, the collection is released under the theme "Three Kits, Three Stories".
The home shirt features the club's traditional purple and white stripes. The away shirt combines white and red with bold brushstroke graphics, while the third shirt keeps things simple with a clean purple design and tonal horizontal stripes.
According to the club, each kit tells a different story. The home shirt is inspired by Keçiören Waterfall, symbolizing strength and an unyielding fighting spirit. The away kit pays tribute to Ankara Castle, representing courage, resilience and determination, while the third kit celebrates freedom, limitless ambition and the courage to look toward the future.
What do you think of the new Ankara Keçiörengücü 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
