Mumbai Indians Nike Kit 2027: New Partnership, Jerseys and What It Means for Fans
The Mumbai Indians Nike kit partnership is official. Nike and Mumbai Indians announced a multi-year deal in October 2026 that makes the global sportswear brand the official kit partner of the franchise’s men’s and women’s teams in India from the 2027 season. The agreement covers match kits, training apparel and sportswear for players, coaches and technical staff, along with fan jerseys, and it marks Nike’s return to the IPL after an 18-year gap.
The announcement, first reported on 22 October 2026, is one of the biggest commercial moves by any IPL franchise ahead of the 2027 season. Mumbai Indians are the joint-most successful team in IPL history with five titles, and their blue-and-gold identity is among the most recognisable in the league. A kit partnership of this scale therefore matters beyond the boundary rope: it decides what the team wears, what fans buy, and how the franchise presents itself in a new era under a new head coach.
What the Mumbai Indians Nike Kit Deal Covers
Under the agreement, Nike will outfit both Mumbai Indians teams across every area of competition and preparation. The men’s team, which plays in the Indian Premier League, and the women’s team, which plays in the Women’s Premier League, will both wear Nike from the 2027 season. The deal includes official match uniforms, training wear and broader sportswear for players, coaches and technical staff.
Players and support staff will begin wearing Nike team apparel this month, but fans will have to wait a little longer for the main event. The new kits for the men’s and women’s teams will be unveiled ahead of their respective 2027 seasons, and details of fan merchandise and additional Nike x Mumbai Indians collections are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The exact length of the multi-year deal and its financial value have not been disclosed, which is normal for franchise kit agreements of this kind.
For the key dates around the 2027 season, including the retention deadline and the mini-auction, see our IPL 2027 auction guide. For the full calendar, see our IPL 2027 schedule page.
Nike’s Return to the IPL After 18 Years
The deal is a homecoming of sorts for Nike in the IPL. The sportswear giant was last associated with the league in 2008, when it was linked with the Deccan Chargers in the inaugural season, an association that lasted just one season. Its return in 2027 therefore ends an 18-year absence from IPL kit partnerships, and it comes at a time when the league’s commercial value has grown enormously since that first season.
Nike’s wider history in Indian sport gives the deal added weight. The brand served as the official kit partner of the Indian cricket team for 14 years, from 2006 to 2020, a period that covered two World Cup wins, and it has also supplied kits for India’s national football teams. Nike has described the Mumbai Indians partnership as an important step in its continued investment in cricket and in supporting Indian athletes and fans over the long term, framing it as a bridge between elite sport and Mumbai’s wider cultural identity.
What It Means for Mumbai Indians Fans
For fans, known as the Paltan, the most important detail is what stays the same. Mumbai Indians have said the club’s blue-and-gold identity will remain central to the partnership’s products and storytelling, so supporters should not expect a colour revolution. What changes is the maker of the shirt and the range around it: Nike-designed match kits, training gear and fan collections inspired by the club’s identity, energy and culture.
The timing also matters. The franchise is entering a new chapter on the field. Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the 2026 season with 8 points, missing the playoffs, and Kieron Pollard took over as head coach in October 2026. A new kit partner, a new head coach and a new season together signal a reset for a team that has not lifted the trophy since 2020. The kit reveal, when it comes before the 2027 season, will be the first visible symbol of that reset.
Tilak Varma, a Mumbai Indians player and a Nike athlete, has spoken about the link-up in personal terms, describing it as the coming together of two families that have both shaped his journey. His reaction captures why kit deals resonate with fans: the shirt is not just clothing, it is identity, and for young supporters watching from the nets, the team they see on television is the team they dream of joining.
For the full story of the franchise, including its five titles and its current squad, see our Mumbai Indians team guide. For the latest standings context, see our IPL points table page.
Mumbai Indians’ Commercial Power: Why Brands Want MI
Nike’s choice of partner is no surprise to anyone who follows the business of the IPL. Mumbai Indians are one of the league’s most valuable commercial properties: five IPL titles, a home at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and a fan base that stretches far beyond the city. The franchise is owned by Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest companies, and its commercial operation has long set the standard for how an IPL team is run off the field.
The women’s team adds to that appeal. Mumbai Indians Women have won the Women’s Premier League twice, and the franchise now fields teams across the global T20 landscape, including MI New York, MI Cape Town and MI Emirates in other leagues. For a brand like Nike, which wants to connect cricket and culture, a partnership with the MI family offers reach across men’s cricket, women’s cricket and multiple countries at once.
That commercial power is also why kit announcements draw so much attention. When a franchise of MI’s size changes kit partner, it is not a footnote. It affects merchandise sales, fan identity and the visual story of the season. The Nike deal, announced months before the 2027 season, gives the franchise time to build the launch properly, with the kit reveal itself likely to become a major event for the Paltan.
When Will the New MI Jersey Be Revealed?
The question every fan is asking has a simple answer: before the 2027 seasons begin. The franchise has confirmed that the new Nike-designed kits for the men’s and women’s teams will be unveiled ahead of their respective campaigns, with fan merchandise details to follow in the coming weeks. Players and staff are already switching to Nike team gear, so training and behind-the-scenes content may offer the first glimpses before the official reveal.
The 2027 IPL season is scheduled between 10 March and 15 May 2027, with the final on 15 May 2027, so the men’s kit reveal can be expected in the weeks leading up to the season opener. The women’s team plays in the WPL, whose 2027 dates follow a separate calendar, and its kit will be revealed ahead of that campaign. Until the official unveiling, any jersey images circulating online should be treated as unofficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Mumbai Indians kit partner for 2027?
Nike is the official kit partner of Mumbai Indians from the 2027 season under a multi-year partnership announced in October 2026. The deal covers both the men’s IPL team and the women’s WPL team.
When will the new Mumbai Indians jersey be revealed?
The new Nike-designed kits for the men’s and women’s teams will be unveiled ahead of their respective 2027 seasons. Players and staff will begin wearing Nike team gear this month, with fan merchandise details expected in the coming weeks.
Does the Nike deal cover the Mumbai Indians women’s team?
Yes. The partnership covers both the men’s team, which plays in the IPL, and the women’s team, which plays in the WPL, including match kits, training apparel and sportswear for players, coaches and technical staff.
Will Mumbai Indians change their blue and gold colours?
No. The franchise has said its blue-and-gold identity will remain central to the partnership’s products and storytelling. Nike will design the kits, but the club’s colours stay.
When did Nike last partner with an IPL team?
Nike was last associated with the IPL in 2008, when it was linked with the Deccan Chargers in the inaugural season, for just one season. The Mumbai Indians deal is its first IPL kit partnership in 18 years. Nike also served as Team India’s kit partner from 2006 to 2020.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Indians Nike kit partnership is more than a supplier change. It brings the world’s biggest sportswear brand back to the IPL after 18 years, it covers both the men’s and women’s teams from 2027, and it arrives at a moment when Mumbai Indians are rebuilding under a new head coach after a ninth-place finish in 2026. The blue and gold stay, the maker changes, and the first Nike-designed MI kits will be revealed before the 2027 seasons.
For fans, the wait is now for the unveiling. The deal is signed, the gear switch has begun behind the scenes, and the shirt that the five-time champions wear into the 2027 season will carry both the MI colours and the Nike name. That combination, the franchise hopes, will mark the start of a new chapter for the Paltan.
