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Kit releases, retro deep-dives, and opinions from the shirt collecting world.
Mexico 2026-27 third kit by Adidas
Adidas gives Mexico a black third shirt for the 2026-27 cycle, layering a tonal MX pattern across the body and running the national flag colours through the Three Stripes.
Manchester United 2026-27 home kit by Adidas
Adidas brings the polo collar back to Old Trafford for Manchester United's 2026-27 home shirt, pairing it with a mesh-textured lower body and a Snapdragon sponsor on a classic red base.
Finland 2026 home kit by Nike
Nike's Finland home shirt for the 2026 international cycle puts the national flag at the centre of the design, wrapping a blue cross graphic over the shoulder and sleeve.
Finland 2026 away kit by Nike
Nike goes full Hyper Blue for Finland's 2026 away shirt, adding a white polo collar and a gold accent beneath the rear collar for a clean, considered look.
Juventus 2026-27 home kit by Adidas
Adidas revives the polo collar for Juventus's 2026-27 home shirt, wrapping classic black and white stripes in textured fabric and gold accents.
Stade Rennais 2026/27 home kit by Puma
Puma draws on the half-timbered architecture of Rennes for the club's new deep-red home shirt.
Bayern München 2026/27 home kit by adidas
adidas revives tonal red stripes and reintroduces gold details for Bayern's 2026/27 home shirt.
Paris Saint-Germain 2026/27 home kit by Nike
Nike brings back the Hechter stripe for PSG's 2026/27 home kit, pairing royal blue with a bold red vertical panel.
Ajax 2026/27 third kit by Adidas: pale blue with a nod to the club's historic light strips
Adidas gives Ajax a pale blue third shirt for 2026/27, referencing kit designs from the club's most successful decades.
Borussia Dortmund 2026/27 home kit by Puma: Dortmund's industrial landmarks woven in yellow
Puma's 2026/27 Dortmund home shirt uses an all-over architectural pattern drawn from two city landmarks, marking twin anniversaries tied to the city's industrial past.
Borussia Mönchengladbach 2026/27 away kit by Puma: black with bronze and green
Puma puts Gladbach in black for 2026/27, with bronze lettering, green trim, and a clean crew neck.
RB Leipzig 2026-27 home kit by Puma
Puma's new home shirt for RB Leipzig takes its design cues from the illuminated facade of the Red Bull Arena.
Celtic release 2026/27 Adidas home shirt to mark 60 years of the Lisbon Lions
Celtic's 2026/27 Adidas home kit honours the 60th anniversary of the 1967 European Cup triumph with gold detailing and commemorative crest throughout.
Wycombe Wanderers reveal new 2026/27 Hummel home kit
Wycombe Wanderers return to their quartered roots for 2026/27 with a Hummel home shirt that draws direct inspiration from the beloved 1996/97 design.
Udinese release earthquake commemorative shirt to mark 50 years since the 1976 Friuli disaster
Macron has produced a stone-toned special edition shirt for Udinese Calcio, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Friuli earthquake that killed nearly 1,000 people and destroyed towns across the region.
Puma brings back the polo collar: the Borussia Mönchengladbach King 26 shirt
White pinstripes, a black polo collar, no sponsor, and the Puma King mark on the chest. Gladbach's throwback shirt is one of the better retro releases of the season.
Inter Milan x Pink Floyd: 50 Years of Wish You Were Here
Inter Milan teams up with Pink Floyd and Sony Music Italy to mark the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here with a capsule collection that connects two worlds that have more in common than you'd think.
St. Pauli's 1974 Kit Returns: Puma Revives a 50-Year-Old Classic
Puma brings back FC St. Pauli's iconic brown-and-white vertical panel shirt from the 1973/74 season, exactly 50 years after it first appeared.
Toulouse FC and Stade Toulousain unite for the 2026 Capitolium kit collection
Nike has produced a joint kit collection for Toulouse FC and Stade Toulousain, a cream and anthracite design inspired by the city's historic Capitole building, released on 14 April 2026.
São Paulo's 2026 away kit by New Balance brings back the polo collar
New Balance has released São Paulo FC's 2026 away jersey, a red, white and black vertical stripe shirt with a retro polo collar and a 96-year anniversary badge near the hem.
Flamengo's 2026 away kit by Adidas recalls the Copa Libertadores triumph
Adidas has released Flamengo's 2026 away jersey, a white shirt with a red and black chest band that consciously references the kit worn during their 2019 Copa Libertadores-winning season.
Castore marks Huddersfield Town's century of dominance with a gold Thrice Champions kit
One hundred years after Huddersfield Town became the first English club to win three consecutive top-flight titles, Castore has released a limited edition special shirt to mark the occasion.
FC Utrecht's fourth kit for 2025/26 was designed by a 12-year-old from the Wilhelmina Children's Hospital
Castore and FC Utrecht selected the winning design for their 2025/26 fourth kit from over 100 submissions. The design was made by Lukas, a 12-year-old patient at the Wilhelmina Children's Hospital in Utrecht.
Hannover 96's 130th anniversary kit by Macron is all red, all tonal
To mark 130 years of Hannover 96, Macron has produced a deep crimson special edition shirt with tonal branding throughout and jacquard-woven pinstripes. It debuts against Paderborn on April 18.
FC Lorient's 100th anniversary shirt by Joma is a collector's piece
To mark a century of football in Brittany, Joma has produced a deep black centenary shirt for FC Lorient, strictly limited to 1,926 numbered copies.
Adidas 2026 World Cup kits ranked: every shirt so far
Adidas has rolled out their full 2026 World Cup collection ahead of the tournament in North America. We rank every shirt released so far, from worst to first.