Nike Again Creates Player-Exclusive Kit for Brighton 26-27 Season
Aug 12, 2026, by Chris
- Brighton's 26-27 Kit Partnership: Nike continues its partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion for the 26-27 season, releasing a royal blue home, white away, and deep teal third kit inspired by the 1983 FA Cup final.
- Player-Exclusive Kit Policy: Nike has once again created player-exclusive kits for Brighton, ensuring a clear distinction between the high-performance versions worn by players in matches and the standard kits available to supporters at retail.
- High-Performance Tech Reserved for Players: Brighton players will wear Nike's top-tier Aero-Fit shirts, while fans can only purchase standard Dri-FIT versions, and the official store incorrectly lists the home kit as featuring Dri-FIT ADV technology.
Brighton & Hove Albion's partnership with Nike continues for the 26-27 season, led by a royal blue home jersey inspired by the 1983 FA Cup final, an inverted white away shirt, and a deep teal third kit. Nike and the seaside club have once again maintained a clear split between what the players wear during Premier League matches and what is made available to supporters at retail.
Brighton presented their 206-2027 kits with the shop versions, not those worn in matches.
High-Performance Technology Reserved Solely for Players
For the 26-27 campaign, Brighton players will take the pitch wearing Nike's top-tier Aero-Fit player-issue shirts. In contrast, supporters are only able to purchase the standard Dri-FIT fan version.
Strangely enough, Brighton's store says that the 26-27 home kit features Nike Dri-FIT ADV tech, but it does not - an error.
Last season, Brighton also already got specific player-issue kits.
Brighton collectors cannot purchase official match-like version shirts via the official store, but have to rely on expensive match-prepared or match-issue kits.
Japan U20 Debuts All-White Away Kit Variant
The all-white variation of Japan's away kit made its official debut during Japan U20's dominant 8-0 victory over Cambodia U20 in the U20 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Previously, Japan premiered the original ensemble (black shorts and white socks) in a friendly match against Scotland, followed by an all-black shorts and socks variant during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash with Brazil.
Leicester City 26-27 Away Retro Collection Released
Expanding on their retro-inspired aesthetic for the season, Leicester City and Adidas have officially dropped a new lifestyle apparel collection under the Adidas Originals banner. Following the popular launch of their Trefoil away shirt earlier this summer, the latest range focuses on timeless club heritage infused with classic Three Stripes street style.
The standout piece of the collection is a royal blue long-sleeve jersey adorned with an intricate all-over diagonal jacquard pattern. Much like the 26-27 away kit, the piece prominently features the iconic Adidas Trefoil alongside Leicester's nostalgic 'Running Fox' crest, which famously adorned the club's shirts until 1992. Matching royal blue three stripes run down the shoulders and sleeves to complete the vintage look.
Alongside the long-sleeve shirt, the collection includes an archival blue t-shirt with a bold white chest stripe, classic track jackets, hoodies, and matching track pants. The full Leicester City x Adidas Originals range is available now at the club's official online store and the Foxes Fanstore at King Power Stadium.
QPR to Wear Blackout Third Kit at Home
Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that they will step away from their traditional blue and white hoops for their upcoming home fixture, wearing their 26-27 blackout third kit instead when they host Middlesbrough. The club stated that the team will sport the alternative strip at home for one match only.
The one-off switch is tied to a community initiative organized in partnership with principal shirt sponsor MrQ and charity partner KitAid. Under the campaign, supporters attending the match are encouraged to trade in their old football shirts in exchange for a complimentary blackout shirt, with the donated kits distributed to disadvantaged communities across the globe.
Crafted by Italian brand Erreà, the stealthy 26-27 third strip features tonal dark hoops accompanied by subdued, murdered-out club crest and sponsor details.
Chievo Verona 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie D side AC Chievo Verona and technical sponsor EVOL have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 campaign. Following the release of their classic gialloblù home shirt late last month, the newly revealed alternate strip introduces an artistic look built on a white base.
The EVOL Chievo Verona 26-27 away jersey features a white foundation accented by a bold, cracked-effect blue vertical stripe running down the center of the chest and echoed along the tops of the sleeves. Across the bottom hem, a tonal line illustration depicts the local Diga del Chievo weir, anchoring the shirt to the club's neighborhood roots. Fine yellow and blue trim outlines the collar and cuffs, with "Chievo Verona 1929" inscribed on the back of the neck and on the sleeve edges.
The design is completed with the club's crest over the heart, blue EVOL branding, and main sponsor Vitanuova printed across the front. The new away uniform is available directly through the club's official channels ahead of the 26-27 Serie D season.