Adidas Köln 26-27 Leak: Home, Away, Third, Special & Remake Kits + Samba Shoes & Originals Line
, by Chris
- Return to Adidas: 1. FC Köln is returning to Adidas for the 2026-27 season after an 18-year absence, following the early termination of their Hummel contract.
- Extensive Kit Collection: The 2026-27 collection includes a home kit with tone-on-tone stripes, a retro-inspired away kit with the classic Trefoil logo, a striking navy and pinkish-red third kit, a Willi Ostermann tribute fourth kit, and a remake of the 1983 DFB-Pokal winning shirt.
- Exclusive Lifestyle Merchandise: Adidas will release an exclusive 1. FC Köln Samba shoe featuring a white and red colorway with the club's retro goat crest, alongside a dedicated Originals lifestyle apparel collection inspired by nostalgic club designs.
Following the early termination of their Hummel contract, 1. FC Köln returns to Adidas for the 2026-27 season after an 18-year hiatus. Köln experts and our partners Inside Müngersdorf provide us with an extensive look at the Adidas Köln 2026-2027 collection.
The highly anticipated launch of the first modern Adidas Köln kit is imminent, with the new home kit already being spotted in retail stores ahead of its official release on July 1.
Köln 26-27 Adidas Kits
Köln 26-27 Home Kit
The Adidas Köln 2026-27 home shirt features a V-neck collar, fine tone-on-tone stripes, and subtle black accents alongside a reduced Rewe sponsor logo.
Köln 26-27 Away Kit
The 1. FC Köln 2026-27 away kit utilizes the classic Adidas Trefoil logo and features a crew neck collar rather than a standard round neck. A subtle tone-on-tone pattern will complete the retro-inspired aesthetic, tying in perfectly with the rest of the Originals lifestyle range.
Köln 26-27 Third Kit
The most striking kit of the collection, the Köln 26-27 third kit combines a navy base with white applications and striking pinkish-red accents.
Köln 26-27 Fourth Kit
Beyond the standard matchday kits, Adidas and Köln have planned several special releases. A tribute kit honoring Willi Ostermann is scheduled for August or September 2026.
Köln 26-27 Remake Kit
A faithful remake of the club's 1983 DFB-Pokal winning shirt will drop in the spring of 2027.
Exclusive 1. FC Köln Adidas Samba
While many Adidas clubs are receiving custom Handball Spezial editions this year, 1. FC Köln is taking a different route with an exclusive Adidas Samba. The lifestyle shoe will feature a white and red colorway, complete with the classic "Samba" script and the club's retro goat crest. The customized sneakers are expected to retail for approximately €120.
26-27 Originals Collection & Away Kit
Adidas will also launch a dedicated Originals collection for the German side, heavily leaning into nostalgic designs. A standout piece is a retro lifestyle longsleeve inspired by the club's 1985-86 goalkeeper shirt, which incorporates a classic all-over pattern and white accents. The wider collection will include matching retro shirts, a hoodie, and a track jacket.