In a landmark decision celebrated by football fans and kit enthusiasts, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has officially announced the abolishment of the mandatory use of the generic Arial font for player names and numbers on kits.
Official: Turkish Süper Lig to Retire Arial Kit Font
Süper Lig Ends Arial Kit Font From 2025-26 Season
In a statement released today from a board meeting held on July 31, 2025, the TFF confirmed the change to its "Sporting Equipment Regulations."
The new rules state that:
- The requirement for clubs to use the Arial font has been removed.
- Clubs can now determine their own font styles as they wish.
- The only conditions are that the font must be legible and receive prior approval from the TFF.
This welcome change brings the Turkish Süper Lig in line with other major European leagues where clubs have unique, custom-designed fonts that add to their identity.
Starting with the 2025-26 season, Süper Lig clubs will now be free to design and use their own bespoke kit fonts, ending a long period of standardized, uninspired typography.
A Victory For Fans
This decision is a huge victory for Turkish football fans, who have long campaigned against the use of the default system font. As reported previously by Footy Headlines, there was a growing movement among supporters to end the "12-year nightmare" of the Arial font, which they felt gave the league's kits a cheap and unprofessional look.
This move opens the door for a new era of creativity in Turkish kit design. We can now look forward to seeing clubs like Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş develop their own unique typography that reflects their rich histories.
What do you think of this decision? A massive improvement for the Süper Lig? Which club are you most excited to see create a custom font? Let us know in the comments below.