Blackout Sunderland 25-26 'Black Cats' Third Kit Revealed - Available Tomorrow

Update: Sunderland have officially unveiled their 2025-26 third kit, paying tribute to the club's iconic nickname - the Black Cats. It will go on sale tomorrow, 15 August.

Sunderland 25-26 Third Kit

Check out Hummel's Sunderland 25-26 third jersey below.

The Hummel Sunderland AFC 2025-26 third jersey pays homage to the team's nickname, Black Cats. The Hummel Sunderland 2025-2026 third football shirt is entirely black with subtle tonal patterning and dark grey Hummel chevrons on the shoulders, paired with a monochrome black cat logo instead of the regular crest.

Inside the collar, a graphic tells the story of Sunderland’s “Black Cats” nickname, referencing an 1805 incident in which a man stationed near the River Wear heard a black cat’s cry. A legend that became tied to the club’s identity.

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