The 10 Best New Football Kits of the 2026-27 Season: Ranked

Every season, the world's biggest brands release hundreds of new shirts. Most are forgettable. A few are instant classics. These are the ten we can not stop thinking about.

The 2026-27 kit season has landed, and it might be the best crop we have seen in a decade. With the World Cup freshly in the rear-view mirror and clubs across Europe ushering in a new era of talent — just look at the summer transfer window — manufacturers have gone all-in on designs that honour the past while looking unmistakably modern.

Adidas has leaned hard into nostalgia, bringing back the Trefoil logo and raiding the archives. Nike has pushed bolder graphics than ever. Puma and Hummel have stolen the show with club-specific storytelling. After scouring every major league — cross-referencing reviews from multiple kit experts — here are the ten best new shirts of the 2026-27 season, ranked from ten to one.

TL;DR: The Season at a Glance

• 10kits that made our final cut, from five different brands
• 4Adidas designs in the top 10 — the Trefoil is back
• 6Premier League clubs represented in the ranking
• 1937the year that inspired our number one pick

The Top 10, Counted Down

10. Bayern Munich Home (Adidas)

Bayern's 2026-27 home shirt is a confident return to the club's traditional roots. The deep red base features subtle tonal vertical stripes woven into a textured jacquard fabric, giving the jersey depth without straying from its iconic monochromatic silhouette. Premium gold accents — a colour not seen on the home kit since the early 2010s — elevate the look, and a championship badge featuring the club's cockatoo mascot celebrates their 2025-26 Bundesliga triumph. It is classic Bayern, done right. Shop Bayern Munich jerseys.

9. Tottenham Hotspur Away (Nike)

The loudest shirt of the season. Nike gave Spurs an "Obsidian" away kit: a deep, inky navy base with matching shorts, then covered the torso in an all-over graphic of jagged, diagonal lines lit up in pink, purple and orange. It is bold, fashion-forward, and looks less like a football shirt and more like something you would wear to a warehouse rave in 1994. Away kits are supposed to be the playground, and Spurs have built a full theme park. Shop Tottenham jerseys.

8. AC Milan Home (Puma)

Puma has gone back to basics with the Rossoneri's 2026-27 home kit. The thick red and black stripes — bold, wide, and unmistakable — run across the full body of the jersey, front and back, and the return of white shorts and black socks completes the classic Milan look. An inscription reading "From Milan to the World" pays tribute to the club's global fanbase, while a wax seal on the back neck enshrines the crest. It is the definitive Milan shirt. Shop AC Milan jerseys.

7. Chelsea Home (Nike)

Nike has finally given Chelsea a shirt worthy of the club's stature. The 2026-27 home kit celebrates 75 years of the Rampant Lion, weaving the full roundel into the fabric of the bright blue shirt and placing a gold lion on the chest. A smart polo collar and vibrant yellow trim give it an elevated, premium look — the kind of shirt that says "we mean business." It is Chelsea's best home kit in years. Shop Chelsea jerseys.

6. PSG Home (Nike)

Being crowned champions of Europe was not enough for PSG — they have gone and released one of their best home shirts in years too. The traditional central stripe has been made wider than ever, and it lifts what had become a slightly tired template into something that feels fresh and commanding. The European champions look the part. Shop PSG jerseys.

5. Arsenal Away (Adidas)

The "bruised banana" well refuses to run dry. Adidas has reworked the much-adored early-1990s away design with a fresh twist on the famous zigzags, hiding subtle graphic stripes in a rich, dark navy base. Gold detailing on the badge and sponsor speaks to Arsenal's status as reigning Premier League champions. It is a shirt that bridges generations — instantly recognisable to anyone who lived through the original, yet thoroughly modern. Shop Arsenal jerseys.

4. Manchester City Away (Puma)

Nicknamed the "Bee Kit," Manchester City's away shirt is one of the most thematically rich designs in the division. The black and gold colourway draws inspiration from the worker bee, a symbol deeply woven into Manchester's identity since the city's industrial era. It is bold, meaningful, and utterly unlike anything else on the pitch this season. A masterclass in club-specific storytelling from Puma. Shop Manchester City jerseys.

3. Liverpool Home (Adidas)

Adidas's return to Anfield produced a belter. This home shirt is a loving tribute to the famous 1989-91 kit — the Candy-era shirt worn during a golden spell that included the 1989-90 league title. The base leans into a rich, deep near-maroon red, dusted with a subtle all-over geometric pattern that nods to the original, while crisp white detailing frames the round-neck collar, cuffs and shoulder stripes. It does not clone the classic — it reinterprets it, and that is precisely why it works. Heritage, colour and craft all pulling in the same direction. Shop Liverpool jerseys.

2. Liverpool Away (Adidas)

Arguably the most exciting shirt of the summer. Liverpool's all-white away kit brings back the classic Adidas Trefoil logo alongside a retro shield-style Liver Bird crest from the 1970s. The clean white aesthetic, paired with the rich and iconic red of the club, taps into Liverpool's history while still feeling current. For many fans, it is the kind of kit that bridges generations — parents who wore the original now buying it for their kids. A modern classic. Shop Liverpool away jerseys.

1. Sunderland Home (Hummel)

The winner. Sunderland's 2026-27 home shirt, crafted by Hummel, draws inspiration from the club's 1937 FA Cup-winning side — and it is a worthy champion. The design balances heritage and modernity perfectly: traditional black and white stripes, but with subtle detailing that tells the story of one of English football's most romantic cup runs. Back in the Premier League after years in the lower divisions, Sunderland have marked their return with a shirt that feels like a statement of intent. It is the kind of kit that makes you want to support the club. Shop Sunderland jerseys and explore the full 2026-27 season collection.

Honourable Mentions

• Manchester United Home (Adidas) — A 1970s polo collar and cuff design that marks 50 years since the 1977 FA Cup triumph. Simple nostalgia, executed beautifully.
• Aston Villa Home (Adidas) — A clean claret shirt with brighter blue, revisiting unconventional 1960s designs. The best Villa kit in years.
• Coventry City Home (Hummel) — Back in the top flight for the first time since 2000-01, the Sky Blues honour their 1987 FA Cup win with a four-tone jacquard stripe.
• Borussia Dortmund Home (Puma) — The yellow base carries an intricate graphic inspired by the steel framework of the Minister Stein colliery and the Dortmunder U-Tower.
• Juventus Home (Adidas) — A traditional look with a classy polo collar and a touch of gold on the badge. Ditching the pink experiments for pure Bianconeri.
• Newcastle United Home (Adidas) — Adidas disrupts the sacred black-and-white stripes with offset lines and a bright blue accent. Traditionalists may balk, but it has energy.

How We Ranked Them

Every shirt on this list was evaluated against four criteria, weighted equally:

• Aesthetic: Does the shirt look good? Does it stop you scrolling?
• Originality: Does it try something new, or is it a safe retread?
• Inspiration: Is there a genuine story behind the design — a historical moment, a cultural reference, a club-specific detail?
• Wearability: Would you actually wear it outside the stadium?

We cross-referenced reviews from multiple kit-focused publications, fan reactions on social media, and our own analysis to arrive at the final ranking. The top ten represents the shirts that scored highest across all four categories.

FAQ

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