Adidas 2026 World Cup Referee Kit Released - Adidas Brings 3 Stripes to Referees
Jun 2, 2026, by Phan Tich Giay
- First-Ever Three Stripes on Referee Kits: For the first time ever, Adidas referee kits will feature the iconic three stripes on the shoulders, starting with the 2026 World Cup.
- New Jersey Design and Details: The Adidas 26 referee jersey sports a simple design with a round collar, two pockets, matching sleeve cuffs, and a centered Adidas logo.
- Diverse Colorways and Climacool Technology: The new referee jersey is available in seven colorways, plus an exclusive pink option for elite referees, and integrates the updated Climacool technology.
Update - Tuesday, June 2, 2026: With the 2026 World Cup kit matchups offiically released, we get an look at the kits worn by the referees in the group stages. With it, we also get a look at an referee-exclusive pink jersey. The most popular choices are the black and green keeper kits.
For the first time ever, referees will wear an Adidas kit with three stripes - introducing the new Adidas Referee 26 jersey, to be used in the 2026 World Cup and the next four years.
Adidas 2026 Referee Kit
This is the new Adidas 26 referee jersey.
The new Adidas 26 referee jersey features a rather simple design, but with more detailing than usual. It has a round collar with white trim, two pockets with the same white trim, plus matching sleeve cuffs. The Adidas logo is in the center of the shirt.
The most striking feature of the Adidas 2026 referee jersey is the three stripes on the shoulders - it is the first time that an Adidas referee kit has 3 stripes.
Indeed, the Referee 2026 jersey by Adidas would look like a usual kit if there weren't the pockets.
Adidas Referee 26 Jersey - Colorways
The new Adidas Referee 226 football jersey is available in seven colorways - black, hi-vis yellow, hi-vis orange, light blue, light purple, and green (plus a pink one, elite referees only yet).
In terms of technology, the Adidas 2026 referee jersey features the new Climacool technology.
Long Sleeve Version
Adidas 2025 vs 2026 Referee Kits
The new Adidas 25-26 referee jersey retails at a fair price of 50 euros. It will be used until 2030.
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Sunderland 26-27 Third Kit Released
Sunderland AFC and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new 26-27 third kit, drawing inspiration from the city's rich history of glassmaking. The new design boasts a deep blue base covered in a repeating tonal stained-glass graphic pattern, which incorporates the classic football emblem from Sunderland's iconic ship badge.
Elevating the shirt's look are metallic copper accents used for the retro Sunderland crest on the chest and the Hummel branding on the shoulders. The outer back neck area features the inscription "Glass Making Since The 7th Century" in matching copper text, paying homage to Monkwearmouth's historic St Peter's Church and the roots of local craftsmanship.
The Sunderland 26-27 third kit is accompanied by a broader capsule collection, including a matching varsity jacket and pre-match warm-up range, with official availability starting August 14, 2026.
Alcorcón 26-27 Away Kit Released
Spanish club AD Alcorcón and kit supplier Kappa have officially launched the team's new away strip for the 26-27 season. The new uniform brings a bold design to the pitch, combining a distinct color scheme with Kappa's signature template elements.
The Kappa AD Alcorcón 26-27 away shirt features a deep green base paired with striking red accents across the shoulders. All technical details and branding, including the monochromatic AD Alcorcón crest, the Kappa Omini logos on the chest and shoulders, and the main front sponsor, are applied in a vibrant red tone.
Completing the set, the new away kit is paired with green shorts featuring red side panels, alongside matching green socks. The full uniform is available through the club's official online store.
Woking FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
National League side Woking FC and kit maker Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. This follows the earlier launch of their new home shirt.
The Woking FC 26-27 away jersey features a yellow base detailed with thin vertical navy pinstripes. Navy accents are applied to the collar and sleeve cuffs, accompanied by subtle gold trimming on the sleeves. The kit is finished with a monochromatic navy club crest and matching sponsor branding from Nuffield Health across the chest.
For the home shirt, Woking sticks to tradition with a classic half-and-half red and white design. It features black ribbing around the crew collar and sleeve cuffs with white accent lines, maintaining a clean look for the 26-27 campaign.
Swansea City 26-27 Third Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 Championship season. The new strip completes the Swans' kit collection for the campaign, offering a sleek look inspired by the local coastline.
The Joma Swansea City 26-27 third shirt features a black base overlaid with a subtle tonal wave pattern across the body. A classic polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs feature crisp white piping, complemented by silver-white detailing for the Joma logo, principal sponsor AG1, and the standalone swan crest.
As with the home and away jerseys, Welsh identity is embedded throughout the shirt, with "ABERTAWE" printed on the upper back neck and the club slogan "Ein Hanes. Ein Dyfodol. Ein Ffordd." featured inside the collar label. Black shorts and socks complete the new Swansea City 26-27 third kit.
Original UEFA Super Cup Sleeve Badge Was Removed
At the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa wore the reigning Champions League and Europa League title-holder patches, respectively. This change started last year during the Super Cup clash between PSG and Tottenham Hotspur.
From 1998 to 2024, both teams competing in the UEFA Super Cup wore a single, generic tournament patch featuring the Super Cup trophy.
While PSG will continue wearing their Champions League patch throughout their continental campaign, Aston Villa's reigning Europa League champions patch will make its one and only appearance at the Super Cup. For their upcoming Champions League campaign, Villa will switch to a special Starball patch designated specifically for the reigning Europa League winners.
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