Leaked: Nike 2025-2026 Third Kits to Go Back Into Archive
- Retro-Inspired Kits: Nike's 2025-2026 third kits will feature retro aesthetics by drawing from their archives.
- Logo Placement Experiments: Nike is considering placing the logo on the left chest or right sleeve, or using their vintage 1971-1976 logo.
- Second Season of Experimentation: The 2025-2026 season will be the second consecutive season that Nike experiments with its logo on elite third kits.
The 2025-26 season is still very far away. However, Footy Headlines has now obtained information that Nike plans to revisit its archives for the 2025-2026 elite third kits.
Nike 25-26 Third Kits to Feature Retro Touch
A source close to the matter revealed to us that the Nike 25-26 third kits will feature retro Nike aesthetics. Although more details are yet to be disclosed, three main options have been suggested to us.
1. Left Chest Logo
The current Swoosh or a (classic variant) could be placed on the left chest, similar to Nike's first European kit, the Sunderland 1983-86 Home Jersey.
2. Swoosh on the Left Sleeve
The swoosh might appear on the right sleeve, as seen on Nike's first-ever football kit for the Portland Timbers in 1971.
3. Old Nike Logo (1971-1976)
There is also the chance that the kits only feature the vintage Nike logo, which was used from 1971 to 1976.
It is the second season in a row that Nike experiments with its logo on its Elite Team third kits. The Nike 24-25 third kits feature an upside Swoosh.
Do you like that Nike is experimenting with its branding on football kits? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2017/18 Monterrey Training Jacket (M) Puma
2022/23 Manchester United Ronaldo #7 *BNWT* Third Shirt (4XL) Adidas
2003/04 Real Madrid Zidane #5 Third Shirt (L) Adidas
2004/06 France Zidane #10 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2006/07 Le Mans *Player Issue* Home Shirt (L) Kappa
1998/00 PSV *Player Issue* BNWT GK Shirt (XL) Nike
2017/18 Preston Nike Training Jacket (M)
2009/10 Manchester United Nike Champions T-Shirt (S)
2014/15 Bayern Munich Ribery #7 Third Shirt (L) Adidas
2002/04 Argentina Batistuta #9 *Player Issue* Home Shirt (M) Adidas
El Clásico Retro Kit - Semi-finals
Four kits are remaining in the El Clásico retro kit competition by Kit Creator. You can vote now here: https://fifakitcreator.com/showcase/competition/227
Neymar Gives First Look at Puma 2026 World Cup Boots
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Inter Milan 26-27 Home Kit Spotted for Sale
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Adidas Boca Juniors 1992 Retro Collection Leaked
According to reliable club apparel source @marto_m3, the German brand is preparing to launch a full line of vintage garments for the Argentine giants Boca. The leaked mock-ups showcase a four-piece capsule that accurately revives the bold aesthetic of the early 1990s, consisting of a classic track jacket, matching track pants, and two distinct retro t-shirts.
The standout pieces of the collection are the two jerseys, which feature the famous 1992 template, A central placement for both the vintage Adidas Trefoil logo and the historic Boca Juniors crest completes the authentic 1992 look. Complementing the shirts is a vibrant tracksuit, with the blue jacket sporting a striking yellow angled panel across the chest and the pants featuring oversized yellow and white geometric color-blocking down the sides.
This upcoming release is part of a 1992 retro collection for many Adidas teams.
Vauxhall Motors FC 26-27 Away Kit Releasedmacr
The the striking new Vauxhall Motors FC 2026-2027 away kit has been revealed, introducing a highly vibrant aesthetic for the upcoming campaign.
The shirt features a dark navy base that is heavily contrasted by an intricate, retro-inspired geometric pattern applied in neon pink, yellow, and light blue across the torso and sleeves. Pink Macron 'Hero' logos sit on the right chest and both shoulders, perfectly complementing the colourful graphic elements, while the traditional club crest rests on the left breast.
Right in the centre, the logo of front-of-shirt sponsor Premier Jet Support, complete with an aeroplane motif, is printed in crisp white to stand out against the busy background design.
What are your thoughts on this bold, colourful pattern for the new Vauxhall Motors away strip? Let us know in the comments below.
