Portsmouth FC and Nike have released the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 Championship season. The kit became available for purchase on August 27, as reported by Footy Headlines this week.
What does the new Portsmouth third kit look like?
The kit has a two-tone black base with a textured geometric graphic print across the body. Sleeves and the upper back are solid black. Royal blue accents feature prominently on the neckline, sleeve cuffs, the Nike Swoosh, and all sponsor logos. The front carries the University of Portsmouth sponsor, while Neutonic appears on the upper back. A special-edition club crest highlights the Star and Crescent in royal blue inside a black shield. That same Star and Crescent motif is printed on the back neck of the shirt. The full kit includes matching black shorts and black socks, both with royal blue Nike Swooshes.
How does this fit with Portsmouth's wider kit collection?
This third strip is part of a broader 2026-27 kit collection from Nike. The collection also includes a 'Portsmouth100' home tribute kit and custom away lettering. The third kit's design marks a clear departure from the home and away colours, providing a distinct visual identity for specific matches. Its release comes as the club prepares for its second season back in the Championship, having finished 18th last term with 55 points from 46 games. You can see the full squad that will wear this kit on our squad page.
What is the context around this kit launch?
The launch arrives just days before Portsmouth's next Championship fixture at home to Derby County on September 1st. Derby finished 8th last season, presenting a tough early test. Portsmouth's final 2025 table standing saw them score 49 goals but concede 64, resulting in a -15 goal difference. They ended the campaign 40 points behind champions Coventry City. The team's recent form at the end of last season was a mixed bag, recorded as DWLWW. Fans looking ahead to the new season can track the team's progress in our standings section.
Where can fans see other recent kit news?
The Footy Headlines report that broke the Portsmouth kit story also covered releases for several other clubs globally. These included Madrid CFF's 26-27 home kit, Lommel SK's away kit, and home and third kits for Académico de Viseu. It also featured Persija Jakarta's full set of home, away, and third kits, Chiangrai United's home kit, and Crotone's away kit. The report noted partnership changes for two of those clubs: 2S Sport replaced Grand Sport for Chiangrai United, and Eye Sport replaced Zeus for Crotone. Beyond club kits, the report mentioned a concept design for adidas Predator boots and leaks of Adidas jackets for Premier League clubs and better images of Inter Milan's third kit.
Portsmouth's new third kit is now on sale as the club builds towards the 2026-27 campaign. The focus quickly shifts to on-pitch matters, with a home game against Derby up next. Supporters can find the date and time for that match and all future fixtures on our dedicated fixtures page.
