Manchester Derby 2026/27: The Jerseys, The Rivals, The Replicas to Wear
City vs United at Old Trafford. Two skies of blue and red. Here is the shirt story — and the replicas worth pulling on before kick-off.
A derby is never only about the 90 minutes. It is about the colour you wear into the ground, the scarf you wave, the shirt on your back that says exactly who you are. On Sunday 13 September 2026, Manchester City travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in a Premier League that already feels like a turning of the page for both clubs — Enzo Maresca steering City into a post-Guardiola era, Michael Carrick building his own United from the touchline.
Before the tactics, the talking points: City have taken nine points from three games; United have four. United's 2–0 win here on 17 January 2026 — goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu — ended City's 13-match unbeaten run in this fixture. The return leg is not until 20 March 2027 at the Etihad. But the shirt? That is settled. Here is what each club is wearing in 2026/27, and the replicas we'd pull on.
The Two Shirts of 2026/27
Manchester City — "Not Your Typical City"
PUMA's 2026/27 City home is a statement of motion. A full gradient of sky blue runs from a deeper shade at the shoulders down to white at the hem — a kit that is modern and distinctive yet unmistakably City. The crest and sponsor are rendered in a metallic monochrome that catches the light, and the "Not Your Typical City" campaign leans straight into the club's relentless, never-settled ambition. It is the shirt of a team starting a new chapter under Maresca, Haaland still the focal point up top.
Manchester United — A Tribute to '77
adidas went retro for United's 2026/27 home: a crisp red base with three white stripes across the shoulders and sleeves, finished with a flat-knit polo collar and banded cuffs. The look honours the late-1970s Admiral shirts and the 50th anniversary of United's 1977 FA Cup final triumph — a clean, classic throwback that Bruno Fernandes was spotted wearing in the leaks. Under Carrick, it is the shirt of a club reaching back into its own heritage.
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Make It Yours — Print a Name
A blank shirt is a start. A name on the back is a statement. United's home replica takes beautifully to a legend or a current hero — Beckham 7, Cantona 7, Best 7, Charlton 9, Ronaldo 7, van Nistelrooy 10 from the pantheon; Dalot 2, Martinez 6 or Mount 7 from the Carrick era. Pick the name that means something in your house and make the derby personal.
How to Wear the Derby
Whether you are in the Stretford End or the away section, your shirt is your identity for the day. Pair it with the right fit, keep it clean, and let the colour do the arguing. City's gradient blue and United's striped red are two of the most recognisable silhouettes in world football — wear them with the knowledge that, on 13 September, the whole city is watching.
Frequently Asked Questions
The first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 Premier League season is on Sunday 13 September 2026, kick-off 16:30 BST, at Old Trafford. The reverse fixture is at the Etihad Stadium on 20 March 2027.
Manchester United are the home team, so United will wear their 2026/27 home shirt (red with white shoulder stripes) and City will wear their away or third kit on the pitch. In the stands, fans wear their own club's home shirt.
PUMA's City home is a sky-blue-to-white gradient with a metallic monochrome crest, launched under the "Not Your Typical City" campaign for the post-Guardiola era under Enzo Maresca.
adidas' United home is a retro red shirt with white shoulder stripes and a polo collar, paying tribute to the late-1970s Admiral shirts and the 50th anniversary of the 1977 FA Cup final.
No. The jerseys we sell are Fan Edition / Replica reproductions inspired by the 2026/27 match shirts — fan-grade, not player-issue or player-version kits. They are made to be worn, not framed.
Yes. United home replicas are available with legend and current-squad prints (Beckham, Cantona, Best, Charlton, Ronaldo, van Nistelrooy, Dalot, Martinez, Mount), so you can personalise your derby shirt.