Newcastle Jets extend collaboration with Legend Sportswear

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Newcastle Jets have disclosed a renewal of their clothing contract for the next season with Australian-owned Legend Sportswear.

Legend Sportswear is an Australian family-owned and operated in business since 2004 – they will provide the Newcastle Jets with their on-field jerseys as well as training apparel for the upcoming season.

Legend Sportswear is the ultimate custom sports apparel company. Legend Sportswear has grown from humble beginnings to become legendary, from production to an international brand to sportspeople. They provide a door to door service with an unrivalled attention to detail and innovation to world class standards providing the winning edge on and off the field.

Newcastle Jets Executive Chairman Shane Mattiske is pleased to have Legend Sportswear on board again for the following season, continuing their strong partnership with the club.

“Legend have been working very closely with us in designing our new jerseys for the coming season and we’re proud to unveil our new jersey which we will be debuting in the Australia Cup on Monday night against Melbourne Victory in Darwin,” he said via press release.

“I’m very excited for our fans to see our new jerseys and training range for the upcoming A-League Men’s and Women’s season and I know our fans will love them.”

Legend Sportswear offers a wide range of products for athletes across a variety of sports, while also providing a range of active wear and can provide customised solutions for teams or organisations.

The Legend Sportswear Newcastle Jets home jersey is gold with navy trim on the collar, cuffs and hem. A honeycomb pattern partially covers the shirt with gaps left in between the sections. A thin red line is part of each cuff, while all logos on the home jersey are navy. The away shirt is predominantly white with gold stripes on the bottom half that fade away as they reach the middle of the jersey. The round neck collar and cuffs are also gold.

The move is smart from Newcastle Jets as they support a local business in Legend Sportswear, giving the business a professional partner to further grow the company. 

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Mbappé move from Nike to On signals new battle for Football’s sponsorship market

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Kylian Mbappé’s decision to leave Nike after almost 20 years has opened a new chapter in the commercial battle for football’s biggest names. The Real Madrid and France star has joined Swiss sportswear brand On, a significant boon for the company on entry into the football market.

Mbappé’s departure is a significant commercial loss for Nike. The forward joined the company as a nine-year-old and grew into one of its leading football figures. His loss compounds the recent transition of Spanish star Lamine Yamal to long-time rival Adidas.

On built its reputation in running, before expanding into tennis via Roger Federer. It will now use Mbappé’s experience as it develops football products, with its first boots expected to become widely available in the near future. Former France star Thierry Henry has also joined On as its football director and is a shareholder.

On has confirmed that Mbappé’s agreement includes both cash and equity, although the financial details have not been released, gives the partnership a deeper commercial connection than a traditional endorsement deal. Nike still holds significant football contracts, including long-term partnership with numerous national teams.

However, Mbappé’s move gives On an opportunity to challenge the established order, including Nike, Adidas, Puma and other emerging competitors. But will they turn this prized signature into lasting football credibility? To do so, the brand must now deliver products that can compete on performance, design and price.

Mbappé’s switch is therefore more than a sponsorship change. It signals an increasingly competitive fight for football’s most influential athletes and the billions of fans who follow them.

SBS expands Australian Championship broadcast coverage for 2026

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The Australian Championship will enter its second season with an expanded broadcast partnership between Football Australia and SBS. The 2026 competition will feature two live SBS broadcasts in every round, marking an increase from the tournament’s debut season.

Thursday night football will form a key part of the new broadcast schedule. The opening match will see Preston Lions face Wollongong Wolves on October 15th, with the game broadcast live on SBS2 and SBS On Demand. Saturday football will also remain part of the free-to-air schedule; first up, Sutherland Sharks’ clash with South Melbourne on October 17th will be shown live on SBS and SBS On Demand.

The expanded agreement gives the competition a greater presence across SBS’s linear channels while retaining its full streaming coverage, with every match across the 2026 Australian Championship available live on SBS On Demand. The platform also provides full replays and highlights for viewers to access at their discretion.

In addition to SBS’ coverage, Football Australia will also stream the competition via YouTube.

The Australian Championship consists of a six-round group stage, finals beginning at quarter-finals from November 26, and a Grand Final scheduled currently between December 10-12.

It features 16 clubs from seven states and territories. The broadcast schedule places several historic fixtures in front of a national audience: South Melbourne will meet Sydney United 58 in a repeat of the 1999 NSL Grand Final, and Sydney Olympic and Marconi Stallions will also renew a rivalry that includes NSL Grand Final meetings in 1989 and 1990.

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