Parma, Victory, Sedan: Exciting New Kits for 2026-27

Parma go neon, Victory change hands, Sedan go gothic – and Germany prepare for an emotional goodbye to Adidas in a week packed with kit storylines.

Parma and Puma light up the third strip

Parma Calcio have completed their 2026-27 wardrobe, and the final piece is anything but subtle.

Puma’s new third shirt for the Serie A club drops in with a deep black base slashed by high-voltage neon pink. A tidy single-button collar carries bright trim that runs into matching sleeve cuffs, while sharp underarm panel inserts break up the darkness and give the shirt a more athletic, modern edge.

Every logo across the front pops in that same searing pink, turning sponsor, crest, and manufacturer into a unified visual hit. On the upper back, a graffiti-style “Writing Our Future” slogan adds a streetwear note and a clear message about where the club sees itself heading.

With home and away already out, Parma now have a complete set – and the third kit is unmistakably the bold one in the lineup.

Melbourne Victory turn local with Elite Eleven

On the other side of the world, Melbourne Victory have drawn a line under their Macron era and gone homegrown.

The A-League club has signed a new multi-year deal with Melbourne-based activewear label Elite Eleven, who step in as the official Technical Kit and Apparel Partner from the 2026-27 season. The agreement runs for the next four campaigns and closes the book on Victory’s stint with Italian supplier Macron.

The club wasted no time showing off the new relationship. Under the banner “Melbourne Born. Melbourne Worn.”, Victory launched their 2026-27 training and lifestyle range, putting the local connection front and centre.

Fans can buy the training gear immediately. The real reveal, though, is still to come: Victory’s new home and away match kits are scheduled to be unveiled in early October, when Elite Eleven’s first on-pitch designs will finally be judged under the lights.

Sedan and Kappa lean into black and gothic

In France, CS Sedan Ardennes have rounded off their first full collection with Kappa by turning to a darker, lifestyle-driven look.

After a retro green home shirt and an off-white away strip, the 2026-27 third kit goes almost entirely black. The standout feature is a bold gothic “ARDENNES” wordmark stretched across the chest, a statement graphic that instantly shifts the tone from classic to contemporary.

The club crest appears in a stripped-back monochrome white badge on the left chest, matched by white Kappa Omini logos on the right side and along the shoulders. Thin red and green accents on the sleeve cuffs quietly nod to Sedan’s traditional colours without breaking the blackout aesthetic.

Black shorts and black socks finish the Kappa third strip, giving Sedan a kit that feels as ready for the street as it does for a cup night.

Adidas and Germany prepare a farewell shirt

The most emotional story sits at international level.

Adidas CEO Björn Gulden has confirmed that Germany will wear a special farewell shirt in their UEFA Nations League fixtures in late 2026, a final on-pitch salute to one of football’s great long-term partnerships. After more than 70 years together, Adidas and the DFB will part ways at the start of 2027, when Nike takes over as kit supplier.

This is not just another release. The relationship began in 1954, carried Germany through all four of their men’s World Cup triumphs and multiple European Championship titles, and helped define the visual identity of Die Mannschaft for generations.

Leaked images point to a jersey built firmly on nostalgia: a predominantly black base, vertical gold diamond pinstripes running down the front, the iconic Adidas Trefoil on the chest and a classic DFB crest alongside it. A retro V-neck and old-school cuff detailing complete a design that feels like a curated tribute rather than a simple throwback.

Those Nations League games in late 2026 will be the last time Germany step out in Adidas. For a football culture steeped in that three-stripe look, it will feel like the end of an era.

Barcelona’s Sant Jordi cross takes shape

While Germany look back, Barcelona are preparing a fresh twist on their identity for 2026-27.

New renders from Barcelona shirt specialist memorabilia1899 show how the leaked Nike FC Barcelona fourth kit could look on the pitch, with mockups featuring summer signing Anthony Gordon and midfielder Pedri wearing the design.

The concept leans into Catalan heritage. The 2026-27 fourth jersey is inspired by Sant Jordi (Saint George), Catalonia’s patron saint. A light beige base serves as the canvas for a bold maroon cross dominating the front, a direct visual echo of the saint’s cross.

Dark navy details tighten the look around the edges – on the collar, sleeve cuffs, Nike swoosh and Spotify sponsor logo. Navy shorts and socks complete the set, giving Barça an alternative strip that steps away from the traditional blaugrana stripes while still feeling rooted in the region’s symbolism.

The club is expected to officially release the fourth kit in January 2027, alongside a wider apparel collection. Another special edition, another layer to Barcelona’s ever-expanding kit story – and another reminder that in modern football, what you wear can say as much as how you play.