Premier League Kits Ranked: Sunderland’s Elvis Tribute Leads 37 New Jerseys

Premier League clubs have released 37 new kits for the 2026-27 season, which officially kicks off on August 21 following a one-week schedule delay.

The 2026-27 Premier League season officially begins on August 21, following a one-week delay to accommodate a congested schedule after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur released their jerseys ahead of the summer, with some clubs debuting new designs during the final matches of the previous campaign. A total of 37 kits have been ranked, ranging from Sunderland’s top-rated pink and black away shirt—an homage to Elvis Presley’s 1954 'Louisiana Hayride' suit—to Newcastle United’s home jersey, which features nauseating Doppler-effect stripes and oversized blue sleeve details.

Sunderland’s home kit also draws from history, specifically the 1937 FA Cup-winning side, featuring a button-up collar and the names of the starting XI printed inside the neck. In contrast, Manchester City is entering the post-Pep Guardiola era with a home shirt that uses a gradient fade from sky blue to white, representing every shade of blue used in the club’s 140-year history. Their away kit utilizes a black and yellow bee pattern, a symbol of Manchester since the 1840s Industrial Revolution. Meanwhile, Brentford’s home jersey maintains a two-season rollout policy for 2026-28, incorporating honey yellow trim to match the worker bee on their crest.

Retro Designs and Historical Milestones

Liverpool’s 2026-27 home kit by Adidas reworks the 'Candy' design worn from 1989 to 1991, characterized by recognizable triangular flecks. Their away strip revives the white and red aesthetic from 1985-1988, including a trefoil logo and a subtle 'LFC' pattern inspired by vintage Anfield match tickets. Arsenal’s home shirt, which the team wore while winning the Premier League title and during the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, celebrates the 20th anniversary of their move to Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ away kit reworks the 1990s 'bruised banana' look with blue zig-zags instead of yellow.

Manchester United marked the 50th anniversary of their 1977 FA Cup victory with a home kit featuring a polo collar and banded cuffs. Their away jersey utilizes a late 1980s blue palette and the Adidas trefoil. Aston Villa’s home design introduces a faux collar placket in claret and blue. Leeds United’s home shirt references the 400th anniversary of the 1626 Leeds Town Charter granted by King Charles I, using yellow and blue horizontal pinstripes on a white base. Their away shirt features a deep yellow 'Yorkshire rose' pattern reminiscent of flocked wallpaper.

Technical Details and Stadium Inspirations

Ipswich Town returns to the top flight with a home jersey featuring a diamond pattern inspired by the floodlight framework at Portman Road. While Ed Sheeran is no longer the principal sponsor, his logo remains on the upper sleeve. Their away kit is a contemporary update of the 1996-98 cream strip. Coventry City’s home shirt pays tribute to their 1986-87 FA Cup-winning kit, while their away jersey uses an oatmeal shade with orange and navy trim. Hull City’s home kit is modeled after their 1978-79 season, and their away shirt throwbacks to the 1988-90 design with a central crest.

Everton’s home kit by Castore includes amber-yellow collar flashes and is inspired by the Liverpool Docklands. Their away strip riffs on a 1950s white design with navy and yellow pinstripes. Fulham’s home shirt features diagonal ribbing as a visual reference to the River Thames. Nottingham Forest’s jersey utilizes a mottled graphic meant to represent the mist off the River Trent. Brentford’s navy away kit, influenced by minority shareholder Matthew Vaughn, takes inspiration from the 'Kingsman' movie franchise and Savile Row tailoring.

Branding and Manufacturer Trends

Nike’s designs for Tottenham Hotspur include a home shirt with navy trim and diagonal hash marks referencing mid-1980s Hummel kits. The Spurs away kit uses a dark navy base with multicolored bands in purple, pink, and orange. Chelsea’s home kit features a yellow-ornamented lion emblem engraved into the fabric, while their away version includes a laurel motif. Brighton & Hove Albion’s home kit is based on their 1982-83 FA Cup final jersey, while their away kit is a simple color flip of the home pinstripe design.

Crystal Palace’s home kit moves away from stripes to a 1970s-style diagonal sash, while their 'Black Eagle' away kit features an embossed feather pattern. Bournemouth’s home kit for their first European campaign includes a retro style with a prominent red sponsor housing, while their lavender away kit is inspired by a zig-zag design from the early 1990s. Adidas has implemented a theme of oversized sleeve stripes across several club kits this season, a detail noted in the Newcastle United home design.