Announcement of Official Kit Partnership with PUMA Japan Co., Ltd. for the 2026-27 Season

Thank you always for your support of the Kobe Storks.

We are pleased to announce that the Kobe Storks have entered into an official kit partnership agreement with PUMA Japan Co., Ltd. for the 2026-27 season.

Under this agreement, the team will wear PUMA-branded apparel during the 2026-27 season, competing in official matches as well as team activities and various events.

We are delighted to embark on this new chapter alongside PUMA, as the club enters its inaugural B.PREMIER season—a fresh start for the organization. Together with our boosters, we will strive toward the highest level of competition.

Details regarding the design of the new uniforms for the 2026-27 season will be announced at a later date.

About PUMA

PUMA, founded in Germany in 1948, is a global sports brand committed to advancing sports and culture. The company develops, designs, and sells performance and lifestyle products across various sports categories, including football, running, basketball, golf, and motorsports. Operating in over 120 countries, PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, supporting numerous athletes and teams worldwide.

For more information, please visit https://jp.puma.com/jp/en.

About the Kobe Storks

The Kobe Storks are a B.League team based in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Originally established in 2011 as the Hyogo Storks, the team relocated to Nishinomiya City in 2015 and was renamed the Nishinomiya Storks. Since the 2023-24 season, the team has operated under the name Kobe Storks. In April 2025, the team moved to Kobe to align with the opening of GLION ARENA KOBE. The name 'Storks' refers to the Oriental Stork, the official bird of Hyogo Prefecture, in English.