PGMOL contract with Nike ends after season 2024/25, that’s why it is changing.Current kits are for 4 seasons and Nike Lifespan for the range ends December 2025, should be the same kit until end of 25/26 season as that’s the 4th year
These are the four seasons agreed
22-23
23-24
24-25
25-26
I’m not sure why PGMOL would change from 25-26 @ASM - do you know why this is?
Can’t see it being Puma though, the FA and Nike have been tight in recent years
Just because the PGMOL kit is changing (For PGMOL officials) doesn't mean those at step 2-6 and grassroots has to changeThanks @ASM
Interesting. We’ve already been assured not even a month ago that despite that, our kit (grassroots / level 4) will remain until the end of the 4 seasons
We will see!
A friend of mine is an EFL ref and has been part of the focus group working with Puma to help design the new kits, so I think it’s now safe to say that, certainly for PGMOL levels, that the kit is changing to Puma from next summer.As I'm reading this, it appears that only the PGMOL kits will require to change. But I have a couple of questions.
1. Is it confirmed that Nike will no longer supply PGMOL referee kits, or is it just that the current Nike contract expires and Nike could sign a new contract?
2. If Nike is not going to be the kit provider, who are the favorites? Except for a friendly at the Emirates many years ago, I've never seen a Puma referee kit. Adidas and Macron are really the only two other providers that have a presence in more than a country or two. Example - Legea is the kit supplier for Australia and Italy, but I've never seen Legea anywhere else.
I expect that NLS will get a free shirt again. That is L4 and above.It will be interested to see how it filters down the levels though, as it’ll look really odd at steps 2-6 if some are in Puma and some still wearing Nike.
Do you know if newly promoted referees to Level 4/3W are getting a shirt or badge for free still? Asking for a mateI expect that NLS will get a free shirt again. That is L4 and above.
Afraid I don't, sorry.Do you know if newly promoted referees to Level 4/3W are getting a shirt or badge for free still? Asking for a mate![]()
I’ve heard newly promoted L4s will receive it!Do you know if newly promoted referees to Level 4/3W are getting a shirt or badge for free still? Asking for a mate![]()
I'll hold off buying one myself for now!I’ve heard newly promoted L4s will receive it!
Not a fan of central badges. Main issue I have with the Nike Academy kit for this season is the central Nike tick. Just hate it and doesn't look right against a badge on the left or right chest. That said the rest of this, I like, as a training top.If puma, definitely needs an overhaul. Current one looks shocking View attachment 7347
2 seasons later it'll be being worn by John Smith in the Uxbridge sunday league on a rainy October morningI’d imagine that the PGMOL kit will be a new and unique design. When MLS referees switched from Adidas to Capelli a few years ago, Capelli designed a completely new kit with different colors from what was sold to the mass market. I would highly doubt that Puma is working with a PGMOL focus group to just give the “off the rack” kit to them.