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Stephen Curry Ends Under Armour Deal, Enters Sneaker Free Agency

Under Armour says the move reflects a disciplined refocus on its core business during a turnaround.

Overview

  • Curry gave a visible signal of his new status by wearing Nike Kobe shoes during a pregame shootaround, which he said was a tribute to Kobe Bryant.
  • He described the split after 13 years as in the best interest of both parties and voiced pride in what the partnership built.
  • Curry retains ownership of Curry Brand and is free to pursue new sneaker partnerships independently.
  • Under Armour will continue selling Curry products, with a Curry 13 release planned for February 2026 and further colorways and apparel scheduled through October 2026.
  • UA CEO Kevin Plank framed the separation as part of a restructuring to focus on the core brand, with reporting indicating the Curry portfolio has become a small, declining share of company revenue.