Kappa Has Lost Eight Clubs for the 2026-27 Season
- Significant Club Exodus: Kappa is facing a substantial loss of eight major football clubs and national teams for the 2026-27 season, indicating a decline in its presence in the kit market.
- Notable Departures: Key teams leaving Kappa include Serie A side Fiorentina, who are moving to Joma, and the Tunisia National Team, which is reportedly switching to Puma.
- Worrying Downward Trend: This wave of departures contributes to a broader concerning trend for Kappa, as the brand has consistently lost high-profile teams like AS Monaco and Venezia FC in recent years while competitors expand their portfolios.
While brands like Reebok are currently staging an impressive comeback in the football kit market, Italian sportswear staple Kappa appears to be heading in the opposite direction. For the upcoming 2026-27 season, the brand with the iconic "Omini" logo is suffering a massive mass exodus, parting ways with no fewer than eight big teams.
Kappa Has Lost Eight Clubs for the 26-27 Season
Kappa's losses for the new campaign span across multiple continents, covering both domestic clubs and international federations:
- Fiorentina (Italy)
- Deportivo La Coruña (Spain)
- Hull City (England)
- Estoril Praia (Portugal)
- Real Valladolid (Spain)
- Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
- Racing Club (Argentina)
- Tunisia (National Team)
The most prominent club loss on the list is undoubtedly Fiorentina. The Serie A side has officially ended its 6-season relationship with Kappa, kicking off the 2026-27 campaign under a new partnership with Spanish kit supplier Joma.
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On the international stage, the Tunisia National Team is also set to close its chapter with Kappa. The Eagles of Carthage are reportedly preparing to transition over to Puma, ending another major international presence for the Italian brand.
This upcoming partnership marks a significant reunion for Tunisia and the German sportswear brand. Puma previously outfitted Tunisia during their peak in the 2000s, serving as their kit maker for the 2006 World Cup and earlier.
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A Worrying Downward Trend
This sudden wave of departures for 2026-27 is part of a broader, concerning trend for Kappa over recent years. The brand has steadily lost control of several high-profile teams that were once flagship ambassadors for their modern kit designs, most notably AS Monaco, Palermo, and fashion-favorite Venezia FC.
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Fútbol Emotion, founded by former goalkeeper Javier Sánchez Broto, has been working with clubs through its Teamsports division for eight years, partnering with brands like Nike and Adidas. The company acts as an intermediary between the brand and club, handling kit customization, retail management, e-commerce, and merchandising. They currently work with clubs like Mallorca, Elche, and Andorra in a similar capacity.
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As competitor brands continue to aggressively expand their sponsorship portfolios, Kappa’s presence on football's biggest stages is shrinking rapidly.
What do you think of Kappa losing so many teams for the 2026-27 season? Which of these clubs will you miss seeing in Kappa kits the most? Let us know in the comments below.