Sleeve Badge

The sleeve patch worn during recent 2026 FA Community Shield match featured a unique, customized touch: the ribbon running across the shield was split into red and sky blue, representing the primary colors of Arsenal and Manchester City.

This bespoke ribbon colorway tradition first debuted at the 2015 FA Community Shield in the clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.

The only exceptions to this colored-ribbon tradition occurred in 2020 (Arsenal vs. Liverpool) and 2025 (Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool), where the ribbons on the patch were rendered in neutral white. This adjustment is believed to be the FA's standard protocol to maintain visual balance when both competing clubs share the same primary kit color (red).

Another unique scenario took place in 2021. Even though Manchester City wore their away kit against Leicester City, the patch still featured both clubs' traditional home colors. This was possible because City’s sky blue and Leicester’s royal blue possess distinguishable shades.

Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting this detail and creating the collage.

João Cancelo has set an unprecedented kit and trophy milestone, becoming the first player to win the league title and wear the dedicated reigning champions patch across 4 of Europe's top 5 leagues:

Serie A (Juventus): Won Scudetto in 17-18, wore the champions patch in 18-19.
Premier League (Manchester City): Gold champions badge worn in 18-19, 20-21, & 21-22; won the title from 20-21 to 22-23.
Bundesliga (Bayern Munich): Champions patch worn in 21-22, won the title in 22-23.
LaLiga (Barcelona): Gold badge worn in 22-23, 24-25, & 25-26, won LaLiga in 25-26.

Ligue 1 is the only top-five European league where the Portuguese full-back has not played, leaving him just one league away from completing the full set of top 5 European league titles and sleeve patches.

Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and graphic.

Recently, Birmingham City headed out for their Carabao Cup tie against Brentford in a shirt with EFL sleeve patch.

Though the competition's regulations require teams to use correct sleeve patches, cases like these are often considered understandable. The likely reason for Birmingham's incident was that their kitmen faced logistical problems and did not have emergency backup in time.

This issue also means the Blues will not get to wear the Carabao Cup patch any single time this season, as they suffered a heavy 1-6 defeat to Brentford and are therefore eliminated.

The Vietnamese First Division (V.League 2) has officially revealed its brand-new rhombus sleeve badges design. The design takes inspiration from traditional festival flags - the core theme of VPF’s new visual identity for Vietnam's professional leagues.

For the first time in 24 years, V.League 2 will run without a title sponsor following the expiration of the partnership with Gold Star Beer, as VPF has yet to secure a replacement.

The fresh new sleeve badges are currently receiving widespread praise from Vietnamese fans for their modern design.

The recent Gameweek 2 against Ipswich Town marked the first time since the 17-18 season - when the Premier League first permitted left-sleeve sponsors - Man United wore Premier League sleeve patches on both arms.

With their deal with DXC Technology expiring in June 2026 and no replacement yet, the Red Devils left their left sleeve blank, requiring them to display the patches on both sides as per Premier League regulations.

The 17-18 season was also the last time United played without a sleeve sponsor. From 18-19 through 25-26, the Old Trafford side always had a dedicated sleeve partner, featuring Kohler (2018–2022) and DXC Technology (2022–2026).

Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.

Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.

However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.

We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.

Vietnam's top domestic league, V.League 1, has officially launched its brand-new competition logo and sleeve patch ahead of 26-27 season.

This follows Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) new brand identity across all three of the country's professional competitions: V.League 1, V.League 2, and the National Cup.

The newly introduced patch marks a major visual departure from previous designs, completely dropping the split dual-layout format (competition logo on one side, title sponsor logo on the other) used since 2018. The overall silhouette has also received a full overhaul, transitioning away from the hexagonal shape seen over the past six years to a sleek, rounded oval design.

Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the detailed information.

The Premier League’s official Instagram promo for Matchweek 1 featured a major mistake: Arsenal's jersey was shown with the standard purple sleeve patch, while the golden champions patch was mistakenly placed on Liverpool's sleeve.

The error quickly sparked outrage among Gooners in the comment section. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting the mistake and creating the graphic.

Recently, Birmingham City headed out for their Carabao Cup tie against Brentford in a shirt with EFL sleeve patch.

Though the competition's regulations require teams to use correct sleeve patches, cases like these are often considered understandable. The likely reason for Birmingham's incident was that their kitmen faced logistical problems and did not have emergency backup in time.

This issue also means the Blues will not get to wear the Carabao Cup patch any single time this season, as they suffered a heavy 1-6 defeat to Brentford and are therefore eliminated.

The Vietnamese First Division (V.League 2) has officially revealed its brand-new rhombus sleeve badges design. The design takes inspiration from traditional festival flags - the core theme of VPF’s new visual identity for Vietnam's professional leagues.

For the first time in 24 years, V.League 2 will run without a title sponsor following the expiration of the partnership with Gold Star Beer, as VPF has yet to secure a replacement.

The fresh new sleeve badges are currently receiving widespread praise from Vietnamese fans for their modern design.

The recent Gameweek 2 against Ipswich Town marked the first time since the 17-18 season - when the Premier League first permitted left-sleeve sponsors - Man United wore Premier League sleeve patches on both arms.

With their deal with DXC Technology expiring in June 2026 and no replacement yet, the Red Devils left their left sleeve blank, requiring them to display the patches on both sides as per Premier League regulations.

The 17-18 season was also the last time United played without a sleeve sponsor. From 18-19 through 25-26, the Old Trafford side always had a dedicated sleeve partner, featuring Kohler (2018–2022) and DXC Technology (2022–2026).

João Cancelo has set an unprecedented kit and trophy milestone, becoming the first player to win the league title and wear the dedicated reigning champions patch across 4 of Europe's top 5 leagues:

Serie A (Juventus): Won Scudetto in 17-18, wore the champions patch in 18-19.
Premier League (Manchester City): Gold champions badge worn in 18-19, 20-21, & 21-22; won the title from 20-21 to 22-23.
Bundesliga (Bayern Munich): Champions patch worn in 21-22, won the title in 22-23.
LaLiga (Barcelona): Gold badge worn in 22-23, 24-25, & 25-26, won LaLiga in 25-26.

Ligue 1 is the only top-five European league where the Portuguese full-back has not played, leaving him just one league away from completing the full set of top 5 European league titles and sleeve patches.

Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information and graphic.

Vietnam's top domestic league, V.League 1, has officially launched its brand-new competition logo and sleeve patch ahead of 26-27 season.

This follows Vietnam Professional Football (VPF) new brand identity across all three of the country's professional competitions: V.League 1, V.League 2, and the National Cup.

The newly introduced patch marks a major visual departure from previous designs, completely dropping the split dual-layout format (competition logo on one side, title sponsor logo on the other) used since 2018. The overall silhouette has also received a full overhaul, transitioning away from the hexagonal shape seen over the past six years to a sleek, rounded oval design.

Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the detailed information.

The Premier League’s official Instagram promo for Matchweek 1 featured a major mistake: Arsenal's jersey was shown with the standard purple sleeve patch, while the golden champions patch was mistakenly placed on Liverpool's sleeve.

The error quickly sparked outrage among Gooners in the comment section. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting the mistake and creating the graphic.

The sleeve patch worn during recent 2026 FA Community Shield match featured a unique, customized touch: the ribbon running across the shield was split into red and sky blue, representing the primary colors of Arsenal and Manchester City.

This bespoke ribbon colorway tradition first debuted at the 2015 FA Community Shield in the clash between Arsenal and Chelsea.

The only exceptions to this colored-ribbon tradition occurred in 2020 (Arsenal vs. Liverpool) and 2025 (Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool), where the ribbons on the patch were rendered in neutral white. This adjustment is believed to be the FA's standard protocol to maintain visual balance when both competing clubs share the same primary kit color (red).

Another unique scenario took place in 2021. Even though Manchester City wore their away kit against Leicester City, the patch still featured both clubs' traditional home colors. This was possible because City’s sky blue and Leicester’s royal blue possess distinguishable shades.

Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting this detail and creating the collage.

Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.

Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.

However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.

We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.

Following the official transformation of France's third division into the professional Ligue 3 for the 26-27 season, the competition's new official sleeve patch has been revealed. The patch was first pictured on the newly released 26-27 home kit for Le Puy Foot 43, made by Hummel, giving supporters a direct look at the updated league identity.

The new Ligue 3 sleeve patch features a rectangular structure with a dark textured background enclosed by a thin border. The word LIGUE appears at the top in clean white lettering above a large stylized geometric 3 emblem. A vibrant red strip at the bottom showcases title sponsor Betclic in white text, bringing a modern and standardized look to the third tier.

This update marks an important moment for French football as the division transitions to full professional status for the 26-27 campaign. All 18 competing clubs in Ligue 3 Betclic will wear the new sleeve badges throughout the season starting this August.

Inter Milan have officially announced a multi-year partnership with Spanish banking giant BBVA, who becomes the club's new Official Sleeve Partner. The BBVA logo will appear on the sleeve of the men's and women's first-team kits starting in the 26-27 season, as well as on the U23, U20, and Inter Legends shirts.

In addition to the sleeve presence for senior teams, BBVA will serve as the main front-of-shirt partner for Inter's youth academy teams from the U18 level down. The new deal replaces the club's previous sleeve agreement with Gate.io. Visually, the BBVA logo is styled in bright yellow on Inter's 26-27 home kit, perfectly matching the yellow accents of the Nike Swoosh, club crest stars, and main sponsor Betsson.sport.

Most 2026 World Cup sleeve badges are currently not available for purchase separately; they are only offered as an add-on that is pre-applied to online jersey orders. However, they are now available with the England 2026 World Cup jersey and can be ordered through the team's official online store.