All Rumored and Confirmed 25-26 Kit Maker Switches
- Major Kit Supplier Changes: Many football clubs are changing kit suppliers for the 2025-2026 season, with over 10 clubs already agreeing to switch.
- Liverpool and Adidas Reunion: Liverpool will end their deal with Nike and will partner with Adidas from the 2025-2026 season.
- Key Brand Movements: Several clubs are switching from Nike to Adidas, with Nike also picking up deals with several other clubs, while other brands such as Mizuno, Kappa and Castore are also increasing their presence.
Update: With confirmations and rumors, let's take a look at which teams are (or are rumored to be) changing kit suppliers for next season. Thanks to @nsssports for the photos.
25-26 Kit Maker Switches
So far, more than 10 clubs have agreed to change their kit supplier for the 25-26 season. In addition, Puma has officially replaced Nike as Portugal's kit maker from 1 January 2025.
Confirmed: Liverpool Has Already Signed Adidas Kit Deal
Liverpool's current deal with Nike runs until the end of the 2024-25 season. Liverpool did not renew the contract and signed a new deal with Adidas. It will be the third time Adidas will make Liverpool's kits. The last time was for the period 2006-2012.
New Balance to Become Leverkusen Kit Maker
According to Kicker, the new Bayer Leverkusen New Balance kit deal will run for five or six years and is expected to earn Bayer between €6M and €7M per season, double the current deal with Castore (€2M-3M per season).
Castore to Make Hertha BSC Kits From 2025-26 Season
Nike's decision, reportedly made three months ago, will leave Hertha without the annual €2-3 million it has been receiving from Nike after extending the contract for 12 years in 2013.
Castore, the British sportswear brand, will take over as Hertha's kit supplier starting next season. While the initial deal is worth just €1 million per season, it could become more lucrative if Hertha manages to secure promotion back to the Bundesliga.
Fenerbahce To Sign Adidas Kit Deal
Fenerbahçe is expected to end its current kit deal with Puma at the end of the 24-25 season. Adidas will once again supply Fenerbahce with kits from the 25-26 season.
Mizuno to Make Monaco Kits From 25-26 Season - Agreement Very Close
Discussions between the involved parties are at an advanced stage and, barring any unexpected events, an agreement should be reached. AS Monaco, having just qualified for the Champions League, would join Lazio Roma (Serie A) and Augsburg (Bundesliga) as teams that have already signed with Mizuno. Mizuno is a well-known Japanese sports equipment manufacturer recognized for its high-quality products, aligning perfectly with AS Monaco's aspiration to be a "luxurious" club.
New Adidas Eintracht Frankfurt Kit Deal
Frankfurt will end their 10-year kit deal with Nike at the end of the 2024-25 season. Adidas will replace Nike and supply both men's and women's kits for Eintracht Frankfurt's professional and youth divisions from the 25-26 season.
Kappa to Make Nice Kits From 25-26 Season
OGC Nice will switch to Kappa, ending its partnership with Le Coq Sportif, which began in 2023, after just two years. Kappa has never made Nice's kit before, as per the Football Kit Archive.
Nike to Reportedly Sign Vasco da Gama for 2026
The news that Nike would become Vasco's kit maker was revealed by Madruga Vascaíno, who reported that Nike would take over by mid-2025.
Atlético Mineiro Partners with Nike Starting 2026
The new Nike agreement grants Galo a 25% royalty on merchandise sales and includes 35,000 items annually. Nike will also support the creation of a new club store with a R$4 million ($650,000) investment and offer global exposure through its retail network.
Nike to Sign Gremio Kit Deal?
Gremio's current kit deal with Umbro runs until December 2025. To date, there have been no negotiations between the two parties to extend the partnership. Since the beginning of the year, Gremio have received interest from a number of brands, including Nike, to sign a new kit deal with the club.
Le Havre To Sign Umbro Kit Deal
Umbro is likely to replace Joma as Le Havre's kit supplier. Le Havre are said to be ending their partnership with Joma, which began in 2016.
Lorient To Sign Joma Kit Deal
In contrast to Le Havre, Lorient is set to end its current deal with Umbro. Joma is said to be set to replace Umbro as Lorient's kit maker.
Caen To Sign Nike Kit Deal
As for Caen, they will not be renewing their current kit deal with Kappa. Instead, Nike will once again replace Kappa as Caen's kit supplier from next season.
Puma Becomes Portugal Kit Maker From 2025
The Puma Portugal contract will start in January 2025, when the connection to the North American brand ends.
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