As one of the most iconic football clubs in Italy and Europe, Roma has been sponsored by numerous brands throughout its history. In this blog, we will take a look at the different sponsors that have featured on Roma’s jerseys throughout the years.
- Barilla (1978-1980) Barilla, an Italian food company, was the first official sponsor of Roma in 1978. The brand’s logo was featured on the team’s jersey for two seasons before they were replaced by a different sponsor.
- Barilla + Regina (1980-1982) For the 1980-1981 season, Barilla joined forces with Regina, an Italian cleaning products company. The two brands’ logos were featured on Roma’s jerseys during this period.
- Phonola (1982-1984) Phonola, an Italian electronics company, was the first single sponsor to appear on Roma’s jersey. Their logo featured prominently on the team’s jerseys from 1982 to 1984.
- INA Assitalia (1984-1992) INA Assitalia, an Italian insurance company, became Roma’s sponsor in 1984. They remained the team’s sponsor for the next eight years and their logo appeared on Roma’s jerseys until 1992.
- Barilla (1992-1993) Barilla returned as Roma’s sponsor for the 1992-1993 season, marking their second stint as the team’s official sponsor.
- Diadora (1993-2000) Diadora, an Italian sportswear company, became Roma’s official kit supplier in 1993. Their logo appeared on Roma’s jerseys until 2000.
- Kappa (2000-2004) Kappa, another Italian sportswear company, took over as Roma’s kit supplier in 2000. They remained the team’s official supplier until 2004.
- Nike (2004-2021) In 2004, Nike became Roma’s official kit supplier and remained the team’s sponsor for the next 17 years. Nike’s logo appeared on Roma’s jerseys during this period.
- New Balance (2021-Present) New Balance became Roma’s official kit supplier in 2021, marking a new era for the club. The brand’s logo appears on Roma’s jerseys for the current season.
In conclusion, Roma has had a long and varied history of kit sponsors, featuring some of the most prominent brands in Italy and beyond. Each sponsor has played a significant role in shaping the team’s identity and representing them on the pitch.
