A New Era: Footy Headlines, Kit Creator, and JerseyBird to Produce Physical Kits
Jun 15, 2026, by Chris
- Partnership Announcement: Footy Headlines, Kit Creator, and JerseyBird are officially teaming up to bring digital football kit concept designs to life as physical products.
- Initial Kit Production Details: The first kits to be produced are highly limited runs of the winning Egypt, runner-up Vietnam, and Admin's Choice Pakistan designs from the recent JerseyBird Series Vol. 1 competition.
- Product Quality, Availability, and Creator Rewards: Each of the three designs will be produced in a strictly limited run of 50 units, aiming for
In a groundbreaking move for the football shirt community, Footy Headlines is officially teaming up with Kit Creator and sportswear manufacturer JerseyBird to bring digital concept designs to life.
Footy Headlines x Kit Creator x JerseyBird 2026 Kit Launch
For the very first time, we are producing a highly limited run of physical kits based directly on the winning designs from the recent JerseyBird Series Vol. 1: National Pride Kit competition. Following an incredibly competitive tournament, we can confirm the three stunning concepts that will be manufactured: the winning Egypt kit by benchedReworks, the runner-up Vietnam kit by leyalmighty, and a special Admin's Choice award given to the semi-finalist Pakistan kit designed by RB10.
This collaborative release is strictly limited to just 50 physical units per design, making them incredibly rare collector's items. We are aiming for the absolute highest tier of manufacturing, matching the elite "player issue" authentic quality seen from brands like Nike and Adidas. This means fans can expect bespoke, high-performance fabrics alongside premium heat-applied crests and logos. To make this project as accessible as possible for the community, we will be selling this initial batch strictly at cost price - covering only the manufacturing and shipping fees - meaning we are actively taking a loss to get these physical shirts into your hands.
The designs have been professionally prepared for production by the talented designer rglrdesign.
Crucially, this project is built around rewarding the incredibly talented designers within our community. The three selected creators will each receive $250 USD, plus up to five free physical editions of their own manufactured kit.
If this initial launch proves to be a success, we have massive plans to expand this initiative further, potentially opening the door for all creators to have their very own digital designs professionally produced.
The launch of these first three kits is coming soon, so stay tuned.
Which of the Egypt, Vietnam, or Pakistan designs are you hoping to secure, and would you like concept creators to have their designs produced in real life in "authentic-grade" quality? Let us know in the comments below.
AFC Bournemouth 26-27 Home Kit - Fans Unhappy With Sponsor Logo
AFC Bournemouth has officially launched its new 26-27 home kit, marking the beginning of the club's new era with Danish brand Hummel. The shirt was unveiled featuring the club's traditional colors and introduces Vitality as the main front-of-shirt sponsor.
The Hummel AFC Bournemouth 26-27 home jersey features a classic design with cherry red and black stripes. While supporters have generally praised the overall template and the aesthetic of the new Hummel partnership, the execution of the main sponsor has drawn significant criticism.
Fans have quickly voiced their disappointment on social media regarding the circular Vitality logo placed in the center of the chest. Many supporters feel that the large white circular background heavily interrupts the design and detracts from an otherwise strong shirt, with fans expressing a preference for a simpler, text-only sponsor application.
Barnsley 26-27 Home Kit Released
Barnsley FC have officially launched their 26-27 home kit, signaling the latest release in their partnership with UK brand Oxen Sports. The club unveiled the kit under the slogan "Red by tradition. Built for the future.", showcasing a design that balances classic club identity with modern athletic details.
The Barnsley 26-27 home kit features the club's traditional red base complemented by crisp white accents, which are primarily visible on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. The back of the shirt includes subtle but distinct detailing, featuring the word 'Tykes' along with a graphic of the club's mascot, Toby, positioned near the neckline.
Dundee United 26-27 Away Kit Released
Dundee United and technical sponsor Erreà have unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 Scottish Premiership season. Moving away from their iconic tangerine palette, the Dundee United 26-27 away shirt features a sophisticated silver-grey and white colorway inspired by the silvery River Tay and the diamond within the club crest.
The kit incorporates a subtle, tone-on-tone geometric pattern across the shirt, directly developed from the crest's diamond shape. Silver grey serves as the foundation, complemented by crisp white accents on the collar, side panels, and sleeve cuffs. A monochrome Dundee United crest and the QuinnCasino sponsor logo complete the refined, clean aesthetic.
Glasgow City 26-27 Home Kit Released
Scottish women's football club Glasgow City has officially unveiled its new Adidas home kit for the 26-27 season. Accompanying the launch is the club's slogan, "Same Glasgow City, but louder," which sets the tone for the release. Available in both adult and kids versions, the shirt is being sold through the retailer Foudys.
The Adidas Glasgow City 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional bold orange base, elevated by a distinctive graphic pattern. Inspired by "Cathie's story," the design mimics the soundwaves created by repeatedly striking a football against a wall. Every individual spot within the pattern represents a single impact, visually capturing the dedication and relentless practice involved in the sport.
The kit was first teased earlier in the week before its full release, inviting fans to embrace the club's loud new identity. The Glasgow City 26-27 home kit combines a striking aesthetic with a meaningful tribute to grassroots dedication and the trailblazing history of the team.
Club America 26-27 Shorts Feature Adidas Stripe Inconsistencies
Club America fans have noticed a confusing detail regarding the Adidas stripes on the club's new 26-27 shorts. The authentic version of the shorts features an inconsistent mix of both wide and thin Adidas stripes down the sides. In contrast, the replica stadium version comes with all-wide stripes, which correctly matches the all-wide stripe design seen on the corresponding shirt.
The inconsistencies become even more complicated upon further inspection. An additional image reveals yet another shorts variant featuring an all-thin stripe treatment. This wide array of different stripe configurations across the authentic, stadium, and other variants strongly suggests that Adidas has produced mixed production samples or made a manufacturing error, leaving supporters wondering which version is the official intended design.
Club America 26-27 Pre-Match & Goalkeeper Kits Leaked
Leak expert @KamilBerberler has continued to share official images of Club América's new 2026-27 pre-match and goalkeeper kits, both featuring an eagle-wing pattern that pays tribute to the club's iconic mascot.
Mamba FC Barcelona 26-27 Away Goalkeeper Kit Lekaed
Footy Headlines can leak the official images of Mamba Barcelona's 2026-27 goalkeeper away kit, featuring a snakeskin pattern that pays tribute to the "Black Mamba," matching the club's 2026-27 away kit.
