Adidas Manchester United Home Kit History
Jul 31, 2015, by Chris
Adidas became Manchester United's kit supplier for the first time in 1980 when they took over from the iconic British brand Admiral. We take a look back at all Adidas Manchester United Home Shirts ahead of the big launch of the new Adidas Manchester United Home Kit on August 1.
Even though Adidas had been Man Utd's kit supplier from 1980 to 1992, the German brand just released six different Manchester United Home Shirts in twelve years. Kit images courtesy www.vintagefootballshirts.com.
Adidas Manchester United 1980-82 Home Jersey
This is the first-ever Adidas Man Utd Kit.
The first Adidas Manchester United Shirt features a classic design with a contrasting Polo collar. Worn between 1980-1982, the inaugural Adidas Home Kit for the Red Devils featured a sponsorless look. It's definitely the most classic shirt of the Adidas Manchester United Kit Collection.
Manchester United 1982-84 Kit
Man Utd's first-ever kit with a sponsor on the front.
The Adidas Manchester United 1982-1984 Home Kit introduced a modern design for the Premier League club. Most remarkably, the second Adidas Manchester United Home Strip was the first-ever shirt to feature a sponsor logo on the front. Sponsored by Sharp, the Adidas Man Utd 82-84 Shirt comes with a v-collar and incorporates the iconic club colors red, white and black. It's obvious that the new Man Utd 15-16 Home Kit draws inspiration from the shirt worn in the early 1980s.
Manchester United 84-86 Kit
It's definitely not the best Adidas Man Utd Kit.
Two years later, Adidas revealed the all-new Manchester United 1984-86 Home Shirt, which features no Three Stripes and a centered Manchester United crest. It has a striking design on the shoulders area and boasts the Adidas logo on both sleeves - anything but expected.
Manchester United 86-88 Kit
This is the Man Utd 1986-88 Kit.
The Adidas Manchester United 86-88 Home Strip returned to the iconic Three Stripes on the sleeves and the traditional logo positioning. It features subtle diagonal stripes.
Manchester United 88-90 Kit
This is the Man Utd 1988-90 Kit.
Similar to previous shirts, the Red Devils 1988-90 Kit has a v-collar.
Manchester United 90-92 Kit
This is the last Man Utd Kit before Umbro took over in 1992.
In 1990, Adidas released their last Manchester United Kit before Umbro became the new kit supplier. The Adidas Man Utd 90-92 Home Kit features a white collar, and a black line is running from the collar to the side of the shirt.
Got a favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Away Kit Released
Portuguese Liga Portugal 2 side FC Penafiel have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Nike, the secondary strip arrives two weeks after the release of the club's traditional red-and-black home jersey.
The Nike FC Penafiel 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, highlighted by a classic horizontal chest band in red that is bordered by thin black stripes. A black polo-style collar with a front insert adds a refined touch to the design. The Nike Swoosh and FC Penafiel crest are placed inside the red chest hoop, while the ABANCA sponsor logo appears in black across the midriff.
White shorts with black detailing and white socks round off the clean look of the new FC Penafiel 26-27 away uniform, which is already available to purchase through the club's official channels.
