Brighton 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released: Nike Marks the 125th Anniversary

Brighton & Hove Albion released their 2026-27 home and away kits on 8 July 2026. Made by Nike, both shirts carry vertical pinstripes and a collar inscription — “We are Brighton 1901 – 2026” — marking the club’s 125th anniversary. The home shirt is royal blue with white pinstripes; the away shirt inverts that into white with blue pinstripes.

After a run of leaks earlier in the summer, the Seagulls have now made it official (as first pictured by Footy Headlines). This is a milestone season on the south coast, and Nike has leaned into the club’s history rather than chasing a gimmick. Below is everything that has been confirmed, plus where to find the shirts and Brighton’s recent kits.

What does the Brighton 2026-27 home kit look like?

The home shirt returns to a royal blue base broken up by thin white vertical pinstripes, a nod to the classic Brighton look supporters have long associated with the club. The American Express sponsor and the Nike logo both appear in white so they sit cleanly against the blue. It is a restrained, heritage-minded design that trades novelty for a timeless finish — exactly the sort of shirt that ages well.

The detail that sets it apart is inside the collar: a bespoke graphic reading “We are Brighton 1901 – 2026”, tying the shirt to the club’s founding year and its 125th-anniversary campaign.

How is the away kit different?

The away kit is essentially the home design turned inside out. It uses a clean white base with blue vertical pinstripes, and this time the Amex sponsor and Nike branding are rendered in blue to match. The same anniversary collar inscription carries across to the away shirt, so both kits share the commemorative theme. It is a clean pairing that will work as a smart alternative on the road.

Why does the 125th anniversary matter?

Brighton & Hove Albion were founded in 1901, which makes 2026 the club’s 125th year. The pinstripe treatment and the “1901 – 2026” collar text are the shirts’ way of celebrating that span. The design also echoes the club’s FA Cup history, most notably the 1983 final, when Brighton took Manchester United to a replay. For a club that has spent recent seasons establishing itself as a Premier League regular, an anniversary kit rooted in its origins is a fitting statement.

Brighton 2026-27 kits at a glance

When will Brighton wear the new kits?

With the home and away shirts confirmed on 8 July 2026, both are set to be Brighton’s first-choice options for the 2026-27 Premier League campaign, beginning with pre-season friendlies before the league gets under way in August. A goalkeeper strip and any third kit had not been officially revealed as of the home and away launch, so expect those to follow later in the summer, as is standard across the division. As always, the shirts will get their first competitive outing at the Amex Stadium once the new season kicks off.

How does this compare to Brighton’s recent kits?

Brighton’s recent home shirts have generally kept blue and white as the core palette, so the 2026-27 pinstripe design fits neatly within that identity rather than breaking from it. What makes this release stand apart is the anniversary framing: where a typical season kit relies on a fresh graphic or template, this one is built around a specific date range — 1901 to 2026 — stitched into the collar. That gives it a collectible quality that ordinary annual releases rarely have, which is worth bearing in mind if you are deciding between this shirt and a previous season’s design.

Where can I buy Brighton jerseys?

You can shop the club’s newest design as the Mens Brighton 2026/27 125th Anniversary Jersey at 433FC. If you prefer last season’s look, the Brighton 2024/25 home jersey and 2024/25 away jersey are both available, along with the 2023/24 home shirt. For rival clubs and the rest of the division, browse the full Premier League jerseys collection.

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Brighton’s 2026-27 kit?
Nike manufactures Brighton & Hove Albion’s 2026-27 home and away kits, with American Express as the shirt sponsor.

When were the Brighton 2026-27 kits released?
The kits were officially released on 8 July 2026.

What do the pinstripes and collar text represent?
The vertical pinstripes and the “We are Brighton 1901 – 2026” collar inscription commemorate the club’s 125th anniversary, counting from its 1901 founding.

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