La Liga 2026 Retro Matchday: Retro Kit Collection + Ball + Referee Kit + TV Graphics - Return in 2026-2027 Season
Apr 13, 2026, by Chris
- Retro Matchday Success: La Liga's retro matchday in 2026, featuring retro kits, TV graphics, and referee attire, was widely praised and will return in the 2026-27 season with Barcelona's participation.
- Retro Kit Collection: A total of 38 clubs, excluding Real Madrid and a few others, sported special retro kits inspired by iconic designs, showcasing classic aesthetics at Madrid Fashion Week and on the pitch.
- Inspiration and Precedent: The idea of retro kits isn't new, with a suggestion made in 2022 for the 2030 World Cup and a similar event taking place in the Swedish Allsvenskan in 2024.
Update - Apr 13, 2026: La Liga's retro matchday ends today, and it has been a big success. Almost all La Liga teams wore retro shirts (except for the big Barcelona and Madrid, plus two others), and the accompanying retro elements (scoreboard, ball, referee kits) got much praise on social media. The great news is that the La Liga Retro Matchday is set to return for the 2026-27 season, this time also with Barcelona taking part.
Update - Apr 10, 2026: The La Liga 2026 retro matchday is finally here. It not only brings us retro shirts but also retro TV graphics and a retro ball. Real Madrid, as one of four teams, did not wear retro kits, unfortunately.
Update - Mar 21, 2026: You might have already spotted it in the previous images, but we want to take a closer look. The La Liga 2026 retro kits come with the old La Liga LFP sleeve badge, which is still a favorite of people.
Update - Mar 20, 2026: We also get a look at the special Macron La Liga 2026 retro referee kit, which draws clear inspiration from the Adidas 1994 World Cup referee shirt.
Update - Mar 20, 2026: Yesterday, the clubs participating in the highly anticipated "La Liga Retro Matchweek" officially unveiled their special retro kits. In a groundbreaking move that proves football shirt culture has truly transcended the pitch, the massive collection was showcased on the runway at Madrid Fashion Week (MBFWMadrid).
La Liga 2026 Retro Collection
This image shows the massive collection of retro kits released for the La Liga Retro Matchweek.
The La Liga 2026 Retro kits introduce a stunning array of classic, traditional aesthetics (at least for most teams, some kits are not that classic).
From classic fold-over collars to vintage crests, retro sponsor logos, and uncluttered striping, the collection perfectly pays homage to the rich history of Spanish football across both the top flight and the second division. Seeing so many clubs unified by a single, nostalgic theme creates an incredibly cohesive and visually pleasing lineup.
Fans will not have to wait long to see these vintage masterpieces in action. The entire collection will make its official on-pitch debut between April 10 and 13. The kits will be worn specifically during Matchday 31 of La Liga and Matchday 35 of La Liga Hypermotion (the Spanish second division).
La Liga to Have Retro Matchday With Historic Kits - 4 Teams Won't Wear Retro Kits (Including Barcelona and Real Madrid)
A total of 38 clubs will wear special kits inspired by iconic designs from their past. The initiative aims to celebrate club heritage by bringing historic looks back onto the pitch, with modern reinterpretations of classic jerseys.
However, Rayo Vallecano and Getafe CF will not wear classic kits, due to "preparation issues", but they will still take part in the matchday through other activations. Real Madrid CF will not participate in the initiative at all.
FC Barcelona might wear their 2024-25 home kit, but it is not confirmed yet.
La Liga says the initiative is part of its “42 Legacies, 42 Ways of Winning” campaign, designed to celebrate how club identities and fan traditions are passed down through generations.
The idea is nothing new - in 2022, the president of the South American football federation, Alejandro Domínguez, suggested retro kits for the FIFA 2030 World Cup, which celebrates the 100th anniversary in 2030. In 2024, the Swedish Allsvenskan played with retro kits.
La Liga 25-26 Retro Ball
La Liga 25-26 Retro Referee Kit
Alaves
Albacete
Almería
Athletic Bilbao
Burgos
Cádiz
Castellón
Celta Vigo
Ceuta
Club Deportivo Mirandes
Córdoba
Cultural Leonesa
Deportivo de La Coruña
Eibar
Elche
Granada
Gijón
Girona
Huesca
Levante
Málaga
Mallorca
Osasuna
Real Betis
Real Oviedo
Real Racing Club
Real Sociedad
Real Valladolid
Real Zaragoza
Sevilla
Valencia
Villarreal
Do you love the timeless, classic designs of the La Liga 2026 Retro kit collection? Which club's shirt is your absolute favorite? Comment below.
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