Dream League Soccer Kits (DLS Kits) – Guide to Customising and Importing

Dream League Soccer (often abbreviated as DLS) allows players to personalise their club in multiple ways, with kits being one of the most important elements of team identity. A DLS kit refers to the in-game uniform that your players wear during matches, and it can be customised or replaced with imported designs. Custom kits not only make a team stand out visually but also give users the freedom to represent their favourite real-world clubs, create fantasy uniforms, or showcase personal creativity.

In this guide, we will explain step by step how to change kits in Dream League Soccer, including both the built-in editing tools and the process of importing external PNG kit files.

Kit customization in DLS – two practical ways

In Dream League Soccer there are two distinct ways to change your team’s kit: (1) use the in-game editor to adjust colours and choose sponsor/trim templates provided by the publisher, and (2) use the advanced import feature to load a custom PNG kit image (the 512×512 template). The first method is quick, safe and intended for casual visual changes, colours, trims and publisher-supplied sponsor graphics, while the second method gives full creative control (patterns, logos, printed artwork) but requires preparing an image that follows the game’s template and uploading it to a direct image URL. Below are two focused guides (one per method) that explain workflow, file/size rules, tips and common problems.

Method 1: Kit colors & sponsor templates (in-game editor)

Use this method when you want to change team colours, select trim/kit types, or pick a sponsor graphic from the options First Touch Games supplies. It’s the fastest way to get a new look without creating external images.

Step-by-step

1. Open Customise from the main menu and choose the Kit tab.
2. Select the kit you want to edit (home/away/third).
3. Use the sliding colour scales to adjust shirt body, sleeves, shorts, socks and trim. Sliders let you fine-tune hue and brightness for each element.
4. Cycle through the kit styles/trim options to change collar, stripe placement, etc.
5. Confirm and save – the new kit will appear immediately in the club view and in matches.

Method 2: Advanced kit import via PNG template (custom kits)

Importing a custom PNG file allows Dream League Soccer players to reproduce detailed kits that go beyond the limitations of in-game editing tools. This method makes it possible to include sponsor logos, gradients, textures, and other complex patterns, and is widely adopted within the community to create kits that closely resemble real-world club designs.

Requirements (quick)

• File format: PNG, WEBP, JPG.
• Template size: 512 × 512 pixels (use the official template layout).
• Hosting: a direct image URL that links to the image file (must end in .png, .webp, .jpg and be publicly accessible).
• In-game step: Download Kit → paste the direct URL → confirm.

Official Template

The template image below illustrates how Dream League Soccer interprets different areas of the 512×512 PNG file when applied in-game. For clarity, annotations have been added directly on the image to indicate which sections correspond to the front and back of the shirt, shorts, socks, and the placement of numbers on both the shirt and shorts. This annotated layout helps explain how the flat PNG file is mapped onto the three-dimensional kit model inside the game.

Mapping the Template to In-Game Kits

To illustrate how the flat 512×512 PNG template corresponds to the three-dimensional kit in Dream League Soccer, the following images show a direct comparison. Screenshots of the front and back of the uniform in-game are placed alongside the template file. This side-by-side view demonstrates how different regions of the template are applied to create the final kit model.

Step-by-step

1. Obtain the official 512×512 template. This template shows the safe zones for shirt body, sleeves, shorts, etc.
2. Design your kit in a graphics editor (Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity, etc.) using the template as a guide. Keep important elements inside safe zones; avoid placing text or logos near the edges.
3. Export the final image as PNG at exactly 512×512. Preserve transparency if required.
4. Upload the PNG to a reliable image host (Imgur, personal CDN, GitHub, etc.) and copy the direct link to the PNG.
5. In DLS, open Customise → Kit → Import/Custom Kit, paste the URL into the importer field, and press Confirm.
6. The game downloads the PNG and automatically applies shading, creases and lighting so the kit looks natural in-game.

Removing Imported Kits

Dream League Soccer also provides options to remove custom designs if needed.

On the Edit Kit screen, a Delete button will appear whenever an imported kit is active. Selecting this button removes the custom kit and reverts to the default design.

Notes and Community Resources

These instructions are based on information provided by First Touch Games and general community practice. For players unfamiliar with graphics software such as Photoshop, there are also community-created kits available online. Many of these designs follow the official template and replicate club and national team uniforms. Such resources can be found across various Dream League Soccer fan communities.