Adidas, Salomon, and Patagonia dominate Germany's 2026 sports brand rankings
The Best Brand Sports Germany 2026 awards have revealed the top names in sports equipment and apparel. Leading brands across ball sports, winter sports, cycling, and outdoor clothing were ranked based on consumer scores. Adidas took the highest spot in one category, while other well-known companies also secured strong positions.
In ball sports, adidas claimed the top position with 98.8 points. Nike followed closely in second place, scoring 94.6. Puma ranked seventh in the same category, earning 77.6 points.
Winter sports saw Salomon in fourth place with 81.3 points. Patagonia secured tenth position, achieving 83.7 points, while Atomic came eighth with 75.8. Fischer rounded out the list in ninth, scoring 72.4.
CUBE performed well in cycling, taking third place with 85.6 points. For outdoor apparel, The North Face ranked fifth with 80.4 points. Jack Wolfskin followed in sixth, receiving 77.9 points.
The 2026 rankings highlight the dominance of major brands in German sports markets. Adidas leads in ball sports, while Salomon and Patagonia stand out in winter equipment. The results reflect consumer preferences across different sporting categories.
