Castelli Will Return as Tour de France Kit Partner
The manufacturer will supply race jerseys for 27 professional cycling events starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Cycling
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Castelli will replace Santini as the official kit partner for ASO professional races, marking the return of the brand's signature scorpion logo to the Tour de France yellow jersey. This multi-year agreement spans 27 professional races and amateur challenges starting in 2027.
Why it matters
The deal represents a significant shift in professional cycling apparel sponsorship, ending the three-year tenure of Santini. It reconnects the historic brand with the sport's most prestigious event, which it last supplied between 1989 and 1994.
Castelli will provide kits to classification leaders across more than 100 annual race days. The brand, which boasts a 150-year history, last featured its scorpion logo on the yellow jersey 33 years ago.
The players
Castelli
This Italian cycling apparel manufacturer is known for its 150-year history and its recognizable scorpion logo.
ASO
Amaury Sport Organisation is the French company that owns and organizes the Tour de France and various other professional cycling races.
Santini
This Italian sportswear company has served as the official kit supplier for ASO events since 2022.
RCS Sport
This sports management company organizes several major cycling events, including the Giro d'Italia.
The details
Castelli will manufacture jerseys and kits for all ASO events, including the Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and both Vuelta a España races. As part of this transition, RCS Sport will no longer utilize Castelli for Giro d'Italia apparel.
Timeline
Castelli previously manufactured the Tour de France yellow jersey from 1989 to 1994.
Santini began its tenure as the ASO kit supplier in 2022.
The new yellow jersey design will be unveiled in Paris on October 22, 2026.
The scorpion logo officially returns to the Tour de France in 2027.
Season Trajectory
This partnership signifies a major shift in the competitive landscape of professional cycling apparel sponsorship. By securing a 27-race contract, Castelli is positioned to dominate the visual branding of the sport's biggest classification jerseys starting in 2027.
Fans can expect to see the new Castelli branding integrated into all ASO classification jerseys beginning with the 2027 season. The rollout will affect all jersey types across the Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes, and Vuelta a España.
The takeaway
Cycling enthusiasts should prepare for a major visual transition in the sport's leading races beginning in 2027. This move highlights how historic brands leverage long-standing recognition to reclaim prime positions in global sports sponsorships.
What happens next
The new design for the yellow jersey will be revealed at the official route presentation in Paris on October 22, 2026.
Further reading
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