Exclusive: Adidas to Introduce All-New 2026 Authentic Kit Badge - To Feature Hidden UV Print for Authenticity
- UV Printing: Adidas will implement hidden UV printing technology to ensure the authenticity of their kits, similar to the Columbus Crew 2025 away kit.
- New Authentic Kit Badge: Adidas will introduce a brand-new authentic kit badge in 2026 that features the historic Adolf Dassler "adidas Sportschuhe" logo from 1949-1950.
- Trefoil Logo: Adidas is likely to use a Trefoil-themed authentic badge for the 2026 World Cup away kits, which will feature the classic Trefoil logo.
Update: Footy Headlines can exclusively reveal that Adidas will implement hidden UV printing technology to ensure authenticity.
Recently, the Columbus Crew 2025 away kit has also been integrated with UV-reactive technology. When exposed to ultraviolet light, the jersey reveals a hidden slime-like pattern and glows in the dark.
Continuing its typical two-year cycle, Adidas will introduce a brand-new authentic kit badge starting in 2026. Footy Headlines can exclusively reveal that the new badge will take a deep dive into the brand's history, featuring a logo from its earliest days.
All-New Adidas 2026 Authentic Kit Badge
Although we do not yet have an exact leaked image of the new Adidas 2026 authentic kit badge, we do know that it will be centered around the historic Adolf Dassler "adidas Sportschuhe" logo.
This logo was used by the company between 1949 and 1950, right after its official founding by Adolf "Adi" Dassler, making it a true piece of Adidas heritage.
This move aligns with Adidas's recent strategy of embracing its rich archives, not just for kit designs but for branding details as well.
Adidas 2016-2024 Authentic Kit Badges
Separate Badge for Trefoil Away Kits?
Adidas to Use Trefoil Logo for 2026 World Cup Away Kits
As previously reported by Footy Headlines, the 2026 national team away kits are set to feature the classic Trefoil logo.
Therefore, it is very likely that the new "Dassler" authentic badge will be exclusive to the home kits, which use the modern Performance logo. The Trefoil away kits will probably receive their own corresponding Trefoil-themed authentic badge, similar to the strategy used for the 2024-2026 club third kits.
What do you think of Adidas using the historic 1949 logo for their new authentic badge? A great touch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
