1. FC Köln 26-27 Special Edition Kit Leaked - Tribute to Willi Ostermann
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- Kit's Purpose and Inspiration: The 1. FC Köln 2026-27 special edition kit is a tribute to legendary Cologne composer and lyricist Willi Ostermann, replacing the traditional Carnival kit, and commemorates his 150th birthday and 90th passing anniversary.
- Design Elements: The Adidas special shirt features a deep burgundy red base, inspired by the Willi Ostermann Society's historical uniform and jester's cap, complemented by all-gold accents, the city of Cologne's coat of arms, and integrated musical notes from "Heimweh nach Köln".
- Release and On-Pitch Debut: The Willi Ostermann special-edition shirt launches on October 1, 2026, with a retail price of €111 in custom collector's packaging, and is scheduled to be worn on the pitch against FC Schalke 04 on October 24.
Following initial leaks in May, the design of 1. FC Köln's special edition kit for the 2026-27 season has leaked via Cologne News page, and our Partners, Inside Müngersdorf. The shirt serves as a tribute to legendary Cologne composer and lyricist Willi Ostermann and replaces the club's traditional Carnival kit for the season.
Köln 26-27 Special Kit
This picture shows the new Adidas 1. FC Köln special-edition jersey for 2026-27.
The Adidas Köln 2026-2027 special shirt features a deep burgundy red base color, inspired by the historical uniform of the Willi Ostermann Society and his famous jester's cap (Narrenkappe). It is tastefully complemented by all-gold accents, including the Adidas performance logo, the club crest, and sponsor applications for REWE and DEVK.
The centerpiece of the design is the city of Cologne's coat of arms placed centrally on the chest between the manufacturer logo and the club badge. Subtly integrated across the front fabric are the musical notes to Ostermann's most famous anthem, "Heimweh nach Köln". An elegant polo collar completes the bespoke look.
Instead of launching a separate Carnival shirt this autumn, the Billy Goats and new kit manufacturer Adidas are using the occasion of Ostermann's 150th birthday on October 1, 2026, as well as the 90th anniversary of his passing, to honor one of the city's most defining cultural icons.
The Adidas 1. FC Köln 2026-27 Willi Ostermann special-edition shirt launches on October 1, 2026. The kit comes in custom collector's packaging, carries a retail price of €111 in nod to Cologne tradition, and is scheduled to be worn on the pitch against FC Schalke 04 on October 24.
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Wellington Phoenix 26-27 Home Kit Released
A-League club Wellington Phoenix and apparel partner Dynasty Sport have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season. Celebrating the club's 20th anniversary campaign, the design delivers a direct throwback homage to the inaugural strip worn during the 2007-08 season.
The Dynasty Wellington Phoenix 26-27 home jersey features a predominantly black body accented by distinctive curved yellow and white panels sweeping across the shoulders and flanks, echoing the aesthetics of the club's debut kit. Significant cultural elements are embedded throughout, with the central Te Raukura white feather plume positioned on the chest alongside the club crest, and a tohu pattern incorporated into the side paneling. The inside collar features custom anniversary lettering reading 'Wellington Phoenix 20th Season Anniversary 2007-2027'.
Completed with matching black shorts and black socks, the kit is available immediately via the Phoenix online store and select regional retailers. The men's team features Entelar Group as main sponsor, while the women's edition showcases OPPO on the front.
Adidas National University Philippines 26-27 Kits Released
Adidas has officially unveiled the new football kits for National University (NU) in the Philippines, continuing the brand's ongoing partnership with the NU Bulldogs collegiate teams in the UAAP. As the country's first private, non-sectarian university, NU receives a sharp, bespoke set of uniforms tailored to its athletic heritage.
The new home jersey arrives in the university's classic deep navy blue, highlighted by rich gold accents on the collar, sleeve trim, and signature Three Stripes. A prominent retro-inspired 'National U' wordmark graphic stretches across the chest, complemented by a centered Adidas Performance logo and matching gold squad numbers. Completing the look are navy shorts and socks detailed with gold branding.
The away uniform reverses the aesthetic onto a crisp white base, finished with the same navy and gold chest branding and sleeve detailing. Alongside the outfield jerseys, Adidas also revealed a light pink goalkeeper kit featuring gold trim, giving the NU Bulldogs a complete, unified look across the pitch.
Special Farnham Town 26-27 Oktoberfest Shirt Released
English club Farnham Town has officially released a special limited-edition shirt to celebrate Oktoberfest for the 26-27 season. The one-off design arrives ahead of the club's dedicated matchday event scheduled for their home fixture against Salisbury on Saturday, October 10.
The shirt is heavily inspired by traditional Bavarian themes, featuring Bavaria's iconic blue and white diamond pattern across the entire body and sleeves. It is finished with a classic white spread polo collar paired with a V-neck cut, while a golden beer barrel graphic sits on the right chest opposite the Farnham Town FC club crest. Spanning across the midriff is an ornate gold "Oktoberfest" script complete with integrated barrel details.
Produced by LS4 Sport, who partners with the club alongside their primary kit supplier, the special release is completely separate from their standard 26-27 league kits. The shirt is available for pre-order through the club's online shop for £40 in strictly limited quantities.