Brighton 26-27 125th Anniversary Kit Revealed
- Anniversary Kit Unveiled: Brighton & Hove Albion has revealed a special 125th Anniversary kit in collaboration with Nike, celebrating the club's founding in 1901.
- Design and Features: The kit revives the club's original colors with a 'Mountain Blue' polo shirt, 'Flat Opal' shorts, and black socks, maintaining a retro look by blending the club crest and logos into the fabric.
- Exclusive Collection: The 125th Anniversary shirt is part of a limited collection of 1,901 boxed units, including commemorative items and a numbered letter of authenticity, and will debut in an Anniversary Match in September 2026.
Brighton & Hove Albion has officially unveiled a special 125th Anniversary kit in collaboration with technical partner Nike. Released to celebrate the club's founding on June 24, 1901, the commemorative uniform draws direct inspiration from the very first kit worn by the newly formed seaside club.
Brighton 2026-2027 125th Anniversary Kit
Check out Nike's Brighton 125th anniversary jersey below.
Moving away from their iconic modern blue and white stripes, the Nike Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 2026-2027 125th anniversary shirt revives the club's original colors, capturing the historic spirit of the Seagulls while utilizing modern Nike apparel engineering.
The Nike Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 26-27 125th anniversary football shirt features a classic "Mountain Blue" polo shirt that boasts a brilliantly stealthy aesthetic. To maintain a truly retro, uncluttered look that honors the era before commercial branding, Nike has applied the club crest, the manufacturer's swoosh, and the American Express sponsor logo in the exact same shade of blue, allowing them to blend seamlessly into the fabric. This striking tonal top is paired with off-white "Flat Opal" shorts and grounded by traditional black socks, perfectly recreating the historic silhouette seen in the club's oldest surviving squad photographs.
For collectors and dedicated supporters, this 125th Anniversary shirt is being released as part of a highly exclusive collection restricted to just 1,901 boxed units, directly honoring the club's founding year. The premium magnetic box presents the shirt in a pull-out drawer alongside an array of commemorative items, including a bespoke celebratory scarf, a keyring, a pin badge, limited-edition historic postcards, and a uniquely numbered letter of authenticity from chairman Tony Bloom.
Brighton 125th Anniversary Collection
The Nike Brighton & Hove Albion 125th anniversary football shirt is scheduled to make its official on-pitch debut during a dedicated Anniversary Match in September 2026.
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What do you think of this stealthy, retro-inspired 125th Anniversary kit from Brighton and Nike? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below the article, and browse the 26-27 Kit Overview for all the kit information.
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Stunning Fortuna Köln 2026 Regional Cup Final Kit Released
German side SC Fortuna Köln has released a highly limited special-edition kit to wear during their upcoming 2026 Mittelrheinpokal final. Produced by Dutch sportswear brand Robey, this exclusive release celebrates the club's first appearance in the regional cup final in six years, as they look to secure the trophy for the first time in 13 years.
The Robey SC Fortuna Köln 2026 Cup Final shirt introduces a striking tri-color gradient design that provides a highly bespoke look for the occasion. The top of the jersey begins in a deep navy blue, smoothly fading into a vibrant light blue chest band before transitioning into a clean white lower half.
Adding a premium, historic touch to the kit, all application details - including the Robey manufacturer branding, the central 'HIT' sponsor, and a classic standalone 'F' retro crest - are executed in metallic gold. A subtle light blue V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs complete the sophisticated aesthetic.
Priced at €75, this exclusive release serves as a unique collector's item for supporters of the Regionalliga West side. Curiously, while releasing this kit, the club has actively pushed an "All in Red" (Alle in Rot) motto for the fans attending the match, asking supporters to create a sea of red in the stands despite the team wearing their special-edition colors on the pitch.
What are your thoughts on this striking gradient Cup Final kit by Robey? Let us know in the comments below.
Aston Villa to Wear Third Kit with Charity Sponsor in Europa League Final
Aston Villa has officially confirmed they will wear their 2025-2026 Adidas third kit for the upcoming UEFA Europa League Final against SC Freiburg in Istanbul.
The decision was made due to a direct kit clash with the German side's traditional all-red home strip, forcing the Premier League club out of their iconic claret and blue. Furthermore, due to strict betting licensing regulations in Turkey, the club's principal partner, Betano, cannot be legally displayed on the jerseys. In response, the space is used by the Aston Villa Foundation for the historic showpiece event.
This special-edition jersey also features the Aston Villa Foundation branding across the chest in matching purple typography, sitting just below a commemorative Match ID text that marks the May 20 final at Besiktas Park.
Recognizing the historical significance of this unique uniform, the club is making the charity edition available to the public. Supporters can purchase these limited-edition shirts, complete with the foundation branding and central match details, in both authentic and replica versions from official club stores.
This rare combination of an alternate kit, a one-off charity sponsor, and European final detailing instantly makes this release a highly sought-after piece for shirt collectors.
