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Germany national football team kit supplier transition

Overview

The German national football team is transitioning its kit sponsorship from Adidas to Nike, a change scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. This move follows a 72-year partnership between Adidas and the German Football Association (DFB) that dates back to the 1954 World Cup.

To commemorate the end of the alliance, Adidas has unveiled a special edition farewell jersey. The black kit features gold diamond pinstripes, the retro Trefoil logo, and the historic DFB crest used between 1978 and 1996. It also includes a ‘Seit 1954’ inscription to honor the beginning of the sponsorship. This farewell kit was debuted during a UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands, which also marked the first match under new German head coach Jürgen Klopp.

The DFB’s decision to switch sponsors is reportedly driven by the pursuit of a more lucrative contract to fund grassroots football development. Leaked details regarding the upcoming Nike era suggest new designs for both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s away kit is expected to utilize a ‘Green Spark’ colorway, while the women’s away kit is predicted to feature a ‘Hyper Pink/Volt’ scheme.

Entities

Nike · Adidas · Jürgen Klopp · German national team · Santos FC

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Adidas debuts farewell Germany kit and signs Santos FC deal

    Adidas debuts a commemorative farewell kit for the German national team, ending a 72-year partnership before Nike takes over in 2027. Separately, Adidas signs a major deal with Santos FC starting in 2028.

  2. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nike to replace Adidas as German national team kit supplier in 2027

    Germany will switch from Adidas to Nike as its official football kit supplier in early 2027, with leaked designs suggesting green and black for the men and pink and yellow for the women.

Sources

deutschlandtrikot.de · esportenewsmundo.com.br · footyheadlines.com · gq-magazin.de · inmagazine.ig.com.br · marca.com · nurfussball.com · roastbrief.com.mx

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