The Esports Foundation and adidas have announced a partnership which will see every nation at the Esports Nations Cup wear adidas jerseys.
The custom jerseys for each team will be revealed over time as the commencement of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup approaches on November 2.
Adidas to set Esports Nations Cup flavor with jerseys for each nation
As Official Kit Partner and a Global Partner of ENC, adidas will design and produce custom competition apparel for the more than 100 participating countries and territories, with each delegation – including 2,000 athletes and coaches – receiving uniquely tailored jerseys and tracksuits that reflect their national identity while celebrating the global spirit of esports competition.
National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks. Fans can follow the national team jersey reveals at esportsnationscup.com/jerseys.
“National team jerseys carry identity, pride and the ambition of an entire country or territory,” said Mohammed Al Nimer, Chief Commercial Officer, Esports Foundation.
Al Nimer added, “By partnering with adidas, one of the most iconic brands in global sport, we are giving esports athletes the opportunity to represent their nations on the world stage with the same sense of meaning and prestige seen across traditional sport. This partnership will help the Esports Nations Cup create powerful national moments and inspire a new generation of players and fans.”
“At adidas, we’ve spent decades outfitting athletes at the world’s biggest sporting events, and we understand the role a jersey plays in identity, belonging and competition,” said Phillip Waller, adidas SVP Brand Development. “The Esports Nations Cup gives us the opportunity to bring that experience into esports at a global scale.”
The announcement comes as the competitions at the Esports Nations Cup are taking shape, with several invite lists released for various games such as League of Legends, Rocket League, EA Sports FC, and Valorant.
The Esports Nations Cup 2026 will feature 16 titles in total and run from November 2-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Darragh is an Esports Journalist for Insider Gaming specialising in Counter-Strike. He loves to explore how esports teams work, or why they very often do not.
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