Mumbai Indians have joined hands with sports apparel giants Nike in a multi-year partnership on Thursday. The partnership marks a new beginning at Mumbai Indians as Nike becomes their official kit partner of both women’s and men’s team in India, beginning with the 2027 season.
The announcement also marks a significant step in Nike’s continued investment in cricket, reflecting the brand’s long-term commitment to athletes, fans and the future of sport in India. This is not the first time has been associated with sports in India.
Earlier, served as kit partner for the India cricket team for 14 long years from 2006 to 2020. They have also been the official kit partner for the national football teams for a good amount of time.
Nike will outfit both teams, including their coaches and technical staff, across matchplay, training and sportswear, along with the fan jerseys. Beyond the pitch, Nike and Mumbai Indians will connect sport and culture through product and storytelling inspired by the identity of Mumbai.
From the stadium to the streets, the partnership will celebrate the city’s identity and give fans new ways to express their connection to the team and the game. Athletes and staff will begin wearing Nike team gear this month. However, the jerseys of in Women’s Premier League and will be unveiled before the seasons.
, who is a Nike athlete, stated that the partnership felt personal. “Mumbai Indians backed me and gave me the opportunity to express myself on the big stage. Nike has been part of my journey too, so bringing these two families together feels personal,” said Tilak, who is currently in New Zealand, playing for India in the T20Is.
“Wearing the MI colors with the Nike Swoosh will remind me of how far I’ve come — and how much more I want to achieve. Somewhere, there’s a kid in the nets dreaming of playing in blue and gold. I want them to see us and think, ‘That could be me’,” the Hyderabad-born lad added.
Devang Bhimjyani, Head, Reliance Sports, stated that this is an opportunity to connect cricket and culture and inspire the next generation. ” have always been about more than cricket. Nike shares our belief in athletes and in the power of sport to inspire. Together, we see an opportunity to connect cricket and culture, inspire the next generation, and take the spirit of MI and Mumbai to fans around the world,” he said.
“Cricket is woven into the heartbeat of India, and few teams capture its energy like Mumbai Indians,” says Tarundeep Singh, General Manager, Nike India. “The club embodies the ambition and belief that make sport so powerful. That’s exactly what drew Nike to this partnership, which represents our effort to serve athletes, celebrate the game and help inspire the next generation.”
