Adidas has released some unique new kits for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United!
Adidas has just launched new kits for Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United in a unique way for the brand. Fans of these big English Premier League teams can already buy home, away, and third shirts for the 2026/27 season, but this new release is a bit different.
Adidas has introduced home shirts made from knitted fabric. These long-sleeve knits look just like the regular home shirts, except they’re made from a softer material and the sponsor logo on the front is replaced with the club’s name instead.
The Arsenal kit is fully knitted and features a ribbed crew neck, matching ribbed cuffs, and a waistband. Even the back has a number 10 design knitted right in. This kit was the first to release in the UK, seen in the Arsenal store, while Liverpool and Manchester United versions will come out around Christmas, says Adidas.
This knitted kit launch is new for Adidas and is only for their top ‘Elite’ clubs. These Elite teams get more merchandise drops during the season, like Manchester United’s recent leisurewear and Liverpool’s teamwear collections. Across Europe, clubs like Real Madrid and Juventus, who are also Elite, are expected to get knitted kits around Christmas too.
Being an Adidas Elite club comes with lots of perks for fans, such as special edition kits, worldwide kit availability, and long-sleeve authentic versions of shirts. Clubs like Newcastle and Leeds are just a level below Elite. They get some extra gear, like Adidas Samba trainers with club themes, but not the full range of special launches.
Newcastle, Leeds, and Aston Villa are among Adidas’ 19 ‘preferred’ clubs, along with the Elite teams. There are also 40 Adidas clubs that get extra details on their kits, like the retro Adidas Trefoil badge on their away or third shirts.