J League

Kashima Antlers and Nike have officially released a special 35th anniversary kit to celebrate the founding of the iconic J1 League side on October 1, 1991. The release also pays homage to Brazilian football legend Zico, whose spirit and influence remain foundational to the identity and DNA of the Ibaraki-based club.

The Nike Kashima Antlers 26-27 35th anniversary shirt boasts an elegant two-tone dark navy half-and-half design inspired by the night scenery of Kashima Bay. Breaking away from the club's standard colors, the kit applies full gold detailing throughout, highlighted by the club's first-ever matte gold crest featuring a commemorative 1991/2026 engraving. All sponsor marks, the Nike Swoosh, and the sleeve badge are finished in matching metallic gold.

Navy shorts and socks with gold accents round off the sophisticated look. Fans can customize the kit with gold printing in either Nike's current 26-27 squad font or a recreated version of the club's original 1990s founding-era typography, with Zico's legendary number 10 among the selections. Kashima Antlers are scheduled to wear the special uniform on December 19, 2026, against Tokyo Verdy at MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium).

Japanese J1 League club Urawa Red Diamonds and Nike have officially unveiled the team's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Following the release of the primary strips earlier in the summer, the new uniform introduces a striking blackout look for the autumn-spring campaign.

The Nike Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 third shirt is predominantly black and features an embossed tonal lightning pattern running vertically down the body. Inspired by the thunderous cheers and energy of the club's supporters, the geometric graphic creates a subtle light-catching effect. For the first time since 2018, the Nike Swoosh appears in gold, joined by contrasting red ventilation stripes along the sides and clean white sponsor prints across the chest and back.

Completing the strip are matching black shorts and socks detailed with gold branding. Crafted from 100% recycled polyester as part of Nike's Move to Zero sustainability initiative, the Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 third kit goes on sale on September 25, 2026, via the club's official online store.

J1 League club FC Tokyo has officially revealed its new 26-27 third kit produced by New Balance. Following the club's full collection unveiled earlier in the summer, the new third uniform builds on the overarching dawn theme with a distinct design concept titled "THE BORDERLESS BALANCE".

The New Balance FC Tokyo 26-27 third shirt combines New Balance's signature gray tone with deep navy to capture the transition from night to dawn over the capital. Subtle red gradient streaks emerge along the shoulders and bottom hem, adding a dynamic accent to the dark base. All sponsor logos and the FC Tokyo crest are applied in clean monochrome white, creating a sleek lifestyle-friendly look.

FC Tokyo will debut the 26-27 third kit in J1 League action in February 2027 against V-Varen Nagasaki and JEF United Chiba.

Japanese club Gamba Osaka and Danish sportswear brand Hummel have officially unveiled the team's new kits for the 26-27 AFC Champions League campaign. Designed specifically for continental competition, the lineup includes Home, Away, and Goalkeeper uniforms featuring unique graphic detailing and updated badge placements.

The 26-27 home kit incorporates a dynamic blue and black design set against a wave-patterned background, complemented by 12 diagonal stripes of varying thickness that symbolize unity between the squad and their supporters. The away jersey arrives in a clean white look with contrasting blue collar and sleeve cuff trim, while the goalkeeper kit is presented in a bright red colorway.

Unlike the domestic J1 League shirts, the continental versions prominently feature a Japanese flag positioned above the crest on the left chest alongside a gold shield patch in the center. Official pre-orders for fan club members begin on August 1, with general availability following on August 6.

The J.League has announced one of its most creative collaboration yet, teaming up with Pokémon for the 'Pokémon J.League Fest 'EVOLUTION!'' campaign ahead of the 2026-27 season.

All 60 clubs across J1, J2 and J3 have been paired with their own Pokémon, with the campaign following each Pokémon's evolution throughout the season across official artwork, graphics and promotional content.

The collaboration also celebrates 30 years of Pokémon (1996-2026) while building excitement for the new J.League campaign, which kicks off on 7 August.

Fans attending matches will receive one of one million exclusive EVO BAGs, each featuring Pikachu alongside the home club's partner Pokémon.

This isn't the first crossover between the two either. Back in 2014, the J.League and Pokémon launched the Family Join Days campaign, where young supporters received exclusive Pikachu trading cards at stadiums.

If your favorite club could be paired with any Pokémon, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.

Japanese club Tokyo Verdy and its women's team, Tokyo Verdy Beleza, have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by Athleta. The announcement confirms the continuation of the partnership with the sports brand for the upcoming campaigns.

The Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 kits feature bespoke designs tailored specifically for the club. The home shirt maintains the traditional green base associated with Tokyo Verdy, updated with modern detailing. The away and goalkeeper kits offer contrasting looks, with the core designs shared across both the men's and women's teams.

Pre-sales for the new Athleta Tokyo Verdy 2026-27 kits are already underway. Fans can purchase both authentic and replica versions of the shirts through the club's official online store.

Japanese J1 League club Kashiwa Reysol has officially unveiled its new 2026-27 kits, which are once again designed and manufactured by Yonex. The official launch on July 4 follows a short teaser video released earlier in the week and coincided with the announcement of the club's squad and player numbers for the upcoming season.

The Kashiwa Reysol 2026-27 kits feature a striking design centered around the concept of "Break the Light." The home shirt incorporates the club's traditional yellow and black colors, separated by dynamic geometric patterns that symbolize moving through the light. The away and keeper kits mirror the design in different colors.

V-Varen Nagasaki have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season. Made by Fanatics, the new shirts will be worn in the upcoming J1 League campaign, marking the Japanese top flight's transition to a new fall-spring calendar.

The Fanatics V-Varen Nagasaki 2026-27 home shirt features a bespoke design in the club's traditional colors. The away shirt offers a clean contrasting look, while the goalkeeper kits round off the collection with their own distinct colorways. All shirts carry the Fanatics logo on the right chest alongside the V-Varen Nagasaki crest on the left.

The Fanatics V-Varen Nagasaki 2026-27 home and away kits are available to purchase via the club's official online store.

Following the launch of their home kit in early June, J1 League side Machida Zelvia have officially revealed their new Adidas away and goalkeeper kits for the 2026-27 season.

The release builds upon the design language established by the home shirt, which introduced a deep blue base accented with metallic gold details and a sharp geometric 'Pulse of Machida' graphic across the chest—an Adidas pattern also utilized by Rosenborg BK and the Faroe Islands.

The new Gamba Osaka home, away and goalkeeper kits were officially unveiled today. Made by Hummel, the new Gamba Osaka 2026-27 shirts will be worn in the upcoming Meiji Yasuda J1 League season, which marks the league's transition to a fall-spring calendar.

The Hummel Gamba Osaka 2026-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue and black stripes, enhanced with a unique flame and pattern background. The away is white with a black-blue horizontal stripe on the chest, which also carries the flame motif.