No More Hummel: Adidas Köln 26-27 Away Kit Released
, by Phan Tich Giay
- Official Release and Brand Switch: Köln officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit on July 28, 2026, marking an exciting transition from Hummel to Adidas.
- Retro Design Features: The new Adidas kit boasts a retro-inspired look with a clean red base, elegant white vertical pinstripes, and the return of the iconic Trefoil logo.
- Trefoil Logo's Historical Significance: The Trefoil logo holds strong historical significance for Köln, as the club achieved one of its most successful seasons, winning the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal, during the 1977-78 season when Adidas outfitted them with this branding.
Update - Jul 28, 2026: Köln have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit, featuring the return of the iconic Trefoil logo and a pinstripe design.
Marking an exciting transition for the club as they switch from Hummel to Adidas, the new away shirt brings a heavily retro-inspired look to the German side.
Adidas Köln 26-27 Away Kit
The Adidas Köln 26-27 away football shirt introduces a timeless and traditional aesthetic, opting for a clean red primary base. The standout design feature of the torso is a series of thin, elegant white vertical pinstripes running down the front of the jersey.
The new 1. FC Köln away kit marks the return of the Trefoil logo. The retro branding is applied on the right chest in solid white, perfectly matching the classic vibe of the pinstripes.
The Trefoil logo holds strong historical significance for Köln. During the 1977-78 season, when the club was outfitted by Adidas, Köln enjoyed one of the most successful campaigns in its history, winning both the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal.
Köln 25-26 vs 26-27 Away Kit
Adidas combines the Köln 26-27 away shirt with red shorts and socks.
Check out classic FC Cologne kits on Football Kit Archive
The new Adidas 1. FC Köln 2026-27 away shirt is available from 28 July.
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