Arsenal to Wear Alternative Silver Shorts & Socks Due to Stricter UEFA Kit Rules
Sep 15, 2025, by Chris
- Unusual Kit Combination: Arsenal will wear a unique kit combination of navy away shirt with silver alternate shorts and socks for their Champions League opener against Athletic Club.
- UEFA Kit Regulations: Stricter UEFA clash regulations are the reason for the unusual kit pairing, preventing confusion with the host team's shorts.
- Rarity of the Kit: This mix of kit components is a rare sight, as it hasn't been used in domestic competitions.
Arsenal’s Champions League opener away at Athletic Club will see the Gunners line up in a kit combination most fans have never witnessed before, as reported by ArsenalShirt.
Arsenal's player and keeper kits for the Athletic match
Arsenal Forced Into Unusual Kit Combo By UEFA
Because of UEFA’s stricter clash regulations, the navy away shirt will not be paired with its regular navy shorts and socks. Instead, Arsenal will wear the silver alternate shorts and socks, creating a unique look.
It’s a practical solution to avoid shorts confusion with the hosts, but also a rare chance to see Arsenal in a mix that hasn’t been used in domestic competition.
In the 25-26 pre-season friendly, Arsenal would wear their navy shorts against the black home shirts of Newcastle United.
Check out old Arsenal FC kits on Football Kit Archive
What do you think of this unusual kit combo? Is it necessary? Let us know in the comments.
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Como 1907 has officially unveiled its new 26-27 away kit, produced by Adidas. The official announcement follows an early leak when midfielder Lucas Da Cunha was spotted wearing the shirt while signing autographs during the club's pre-season trip in the United Kingdom.
The Adidas Como 26-27 away jersey features a white base paired with dark blue details across the collar, sleeve cuffs, and classic three stripes on the shoulders. Giving the shirt a retro feel, it features the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo on the right chest opposite the club's crest, with Revolut taking position as the main front sponsor.
Set to make its debut in a pre-season fixture against Arsenal, the new away kit is already on sale at official physical retail locations and will be released on the club's online store soon.
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The jersey's defining feature is an all-over tonal abstract lightning bolt graphic woven into the fabric. Adding a touch of classic detail, Puma has included a buttoned collar with white contrast inserts at the back, paired with matching white trim on the sleeve cuffs. The BVB crest and Puma cat logo stand out in vibrant yellow, with the Vodafone sponsor logo placed prominently across the chest.
The full kit is completed with matching black shorts and black socks featuring white cuff details and yellow BVB 09 text.
