It has been confirmed by Footy Headlines that Celtic are set to join the ranks of Adidas’ elite football clubs starting from the 2025-26 season. This prestigious promotion places Celtic in the same category as European heavyweights such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. The Glasgow giants will receive authentic kits featuring Adidas’ Heat Dry technology, with the iconic Trefoil logo set to make its appearance on the club’s third shirt.

This move sees Celtic elevated from their current status as a B Premium tier team under Adidas to the elite A tier. Along with fellow clubs AS Roma and Newcastle United, Celtic will benefit from this upgrade, which includes enhanced kit designs and treatment akin to the top clubs in the world.

Celtic’s rise to elite status comes on the back of a highly successful partnership with Adidas, which began in 2020. The current agreement is set to expire at the end of the 2023-24 season, but recent reports suggest that the two parties are close to agreeing on an extension that will see the Hoops continue to work with the global sportswear brand.

The club’s fruitful relationship with Adidas has been evident over the past few years, with impressive merchandise sales driven by Celtic’s massive fanbase. Becoming an elite club under Adidas is expected to further strengthen the brand’s connection with the club, offering fans top-quality kits and merchandise on par with some of the biggest names in football.

While an official announcement from the club is still awaited, this development signals the growing commercial power of Celtic, further solidifying their place in Europe’s elite.