Germany’s Nike Kit Deal Starts in 2027 After Adidas Era
Germany will change national-team kit supplier from Adidas to Nike on 1 January 2027. The German Football Association (DFB) says the Nike agreement will run through 31 December 2034 and cover all DFB national teams.
What the DFB has confirmed
| Item | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| Current supplier | Adidas through 31 December 2026 |
| New supplier | Nike from 1 January 2027 |
| Contract end | 31 December 2034 |
| Teams covered | All DFB national teams |
| 2027 kit design | Not announced in the DFB deal statement |
The dates and scope are stated in the DFB’s official Nike agreement FAQ. The federation’s original partnership announcement also confirms that Nike will equip every DFB national team from 2027 to 2034.
Why the 2026 World Cup marks the end of the Adidas period
Adidas remains Germany’s supplier until the end of 2026. Germany therefore wore Adidas during the 2026 World Cup cycle before the Nike contract begins. The change closes a partnership associated with more than seven decades of German national-team history.
The DFB says it will continue working with Adidas through the final day of the existing contract. That distinction matters: announcing a future supplier does not make an unreleased Nike shirt an official Germany kit before 1 January 2027.
What has not been announced
The DFB partnership statements do not reveal the design, colours, release date, retail price or technology for Germany’s first Nike national-team kits. Images described as “leaks” or “concepts” should not be presented as official unless the DFB or Nike publishes them.
The earlier version of this article grouped Germany with several reported supplier changes involving other national teams. Those claims have been removed because the relevant federations had not published primary confirmation that could be verified for this update.
Why the supplier change matters
A national-team supplier agreement covers more than the senior men’s match shirt. The DFB says Nike will equip all of its national teams and support German football more broadly. The federation also said Nike’s proposal included commitments to amateur and grassroots football and the development of women’s football.
For supporters, the visible change will come when the DFB and Nike unveil official products. Until then, the confirmed story is the contract itself—not a predicted shirt design.
Frequently asked questions
When does Germany switch from Adidas to Nike?
The Nike partnership starts on 1 January 2027.
How long is the Nike agreement?
The DFB says it runs through 31 December 2034.
Does the agreement include Germany’s women’s team?
Yes. The DFB states that Nike will equip all national teams.
Has Germany’s first Nike kit been officially revealed?
No official design or release date is contained in the DFB partnership announcements cited here.
Source status checked: 26 July 2026.
