Adidas to become Penn State's official athletic department apparel partner

Penn State has announced that it will switch from Nike to Adidas as the university's official athletic department apparel partner.

The new, 10-year partnership will take effect on July 1, 2026. Nike had been Penn State's official supplier since 1993.

The agreement will see Adidas become the official footwear, uniform, apparel and sideline partner of the Nittany Lions, according to a press release from the university.

"Penn State Athletics has been blessed with incredible partners throughout our history, but today, we step into a bold new era," said Patrick Kraft, vice president for intercollegiate athletics at Penn State University. "From the field to the court, the mat to the pitch, this partnership goes far beyond uniforms; it is unlike anything else in the marketplace. Adidas is maki