The partnership will extend to a historic third decade and signals significant investment into the future of Australia’s national teams, Football Australia, and football at every level
The extended partnership reinforces Nike's unwavering commitment to Australian football, and signals both organisations’ continued commitment to both female and male teams equally, at all levels of the game.
It not only supports Australia’s elite national teams but also sees a committed investment in Football Australia’s thriving grassroots participation, inclusivity programs, and its Legacy '23 strategy.
Football Australia’s Legacy ’23 initiative harnesses the growth of women’s football to deliver enduring benefits for Australia’s largest community sport beyond 2023, including becoming the first community sport to reach gender parity in participation. Nike is proud that a portion of its partnership investment will be specifically allocated to this initiative to ensure the momentum surrounding the game during this year’s major tournament extends into an everlasting legacy.
"This is a pivotal moment for Australian football. This extended partnership with Nike not only solidifies their commitment to our national teams, but it also provides significant resources for the growth of grassroots football, our ambitious Legacy ’23 plan and the strategic building of our national iconic brands," said James Johnson, CEO of Football Australia.
Nike will continue to be the official apparel partner for all Australian national teams, including the Subway Socceroos, CommBank Matildas, Junior, and Youth men's and women's squads, as well as the CommBank Pararoos, and CommBank ParaMatildas.
"Our partnership with Nike has been transformative, and this
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