26-27 Ligue 1 Kit Maker Battle: Adidas Clearly Leads, 9 Brands Share 18 Clubs
Aug 7, 2026, by Chris
- Competitive Kit Maker Market: France's Ligue 1 for the 26-27 season features a highly competitive landscape with nine different brands outfitting the 18 clubs in the league.
- Adidas Dominates Market Share: Adidas leads the pack by a significant margin, supplying kits for six of the 18 Ligue 1 teams.
- Nike and Puma Share Second Place: Nike and Puma are tied for second place in the kit maker standings, with each brand providing kits for three Ligue 1 clubs.
The kit manufacturer landscape in France's top flight presents a highly competitive field for the 26-27 season, with nine different brands outfitting the 18 clubs in Ligue 1. Huge thanks to Football Kit Archive for the great infographic.
Ligue 1 2026-2027 Kit Makers
Leading the charge is Adidas, which claims the largest share of the league with six teams under its belt. The German sportswear giant produces kits for Olympique Lyonnais, RC Lens, RC Strasbourg, Paris FC, Stade Brest, and Le Mans FC.
Nike and Puma follow behind in shared second place, supplying each three clubs. The American brand continues its flagship partnership with French champions Paris Saint-Germain while also outfitting Toulouse FC and Angers SCO. Puma has Olympique de Marseille, Stade Rennais, and ESTAC Troyes.
The remaining six Ligue 1 clubs are split individually among six different brands. Kappa manufactures kits for OGC Nice, New Balance partners with LOSC Lille, and Hummel equips Havre AC. Completing the lineup, Joma supplies FC Lorient, Mizuno handles AS Monaco, and Macron outfits AJ Auxerre.
Ligue 1 2026-2027 Sponsors
The sponsorship landscape in Ligue 1 is much more diverse, with teams having sponsors from a dozen different business categories.
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