Corinthians are reportedly switching from Nike to adidas kits from the 2026/27 season.

The proposed contract is rumoured to be worth in excess of $150 million according to Footy Headlines, and will see the Brazilian side part ways with longstanding kit partner Nike after 23 years. 

Nike and Corinthians have produced some of the cleanest kits the game’s ever seen, with their now iconic monochromatic home and away templates setting the tone for minimalist kit designs worldwide. 

For adidas, this potential partnership presents a prime opportunity to regain a foothold in Brazil’s largest market, São Paulo – having previously lost São Paulo FC to New Balance just two years ago. 

Timão is currently the only Brazilian side on Nike’s sponsorship roster, aside from the Brazilian national team. Losing Corinthians to a main competitor like adidas is a big loss, but the Swoosh have supposedly already staked sponsorship claims in Atlético Mineiro and Vasco da Gama, with both partnerships kicking off next year.

Here’s hoping the prospective link-up continues to build on the legacy Nike have created with jersey collectors, festival goers and diehards alike.