Leaked: Arsenal 27-28 Third Kit — Black Returns

TL;DR

• Arsenal’s 2027-28 third shirt is reported to go predominantly black, with gold detailing tipped for the trim.
• Adidas is said to be aiming for a “lifestyle” jersey you could wear away from the match, not just a strip for the pitch.
• A release isn’t expected until August 2027, and no product exists yet, so this is one to watch rather than one to buy.

The Leak

A new report from Footy Headlines, credited to leaker @IamCrisJ, claims Arsenal’s third shirt for the 2027-28 season will be built around a black base. It’s an early-stage tip rather than a confirmed design, and Adidas has not commented publicly, so treat the colour and finish as reported rather than locked in.

The accent colour hasn’t been confirmed either. The report expects a bright, contrasting tone, with gold pencilled in as the most likely partner to the black base. If that holds, it would echo the pairing Arsenal used on its well-received 2022-23 away shirt.

Black is an unusual choice for Arsenal. Going back through the archive, the club has only worn it as a primary shirt colour four times: the 2015-16 third, the 2017-18 third, the 2022-23 away kit, and last season’s 2024-25 away shirt. A black third for 2027-28 would make it a fifth outing for the colour in just over a decade.

Design Breakdown

Beyond the colour, detail is thin at this stage, which is normal for a leak this far out from launch. The report describes the shirt as “fashion-forward”, with Adidas said to be positioning it as something fans could wear day to day rather than strictly as matchwear. That framing points to a cleaner, more minimal cut than a typical playing shirt, though nothing on collar shape, sleeve trim or crest treatment has surfaced yet.

The comparison drawn in the report is to Juventus’s 2024-25 third kit, a release that leaned heavily into a premium, off-pitch look and was well received by collectors. If Arsenal and Adidas are chasing a similar reaction, expect a shirt aimed at fans who buy kits for the wardrobe as much as the terraces.

Sponsor placement, fabric and any pattern work haven’t been mentioned in the source report, so we’re not going to guess at details that haven’t been shown.

How It Compares

Arsenal have leaned into bolder third-kit statements in recent seasons rather than sticking to a plain template, and a black-and-gold direction would fit that pattern while still standing apart from the club’s usual red-and-white identity. It’s also a different lane to the 2027-28 away kit, which Footy Headlines separately reported as white with mint green accents back in early September — so between the two, Arsenal’s next away-from-home shirts look set to be a study in contrast.

Worth remembering this is a 2027-28 leak, a full season away. Kit leaks this early can and do change before production, so the safest read is “black base, gold rumoured” rather than a finished design.

When Can You Buy It?

Nothing yet — Footy Headlines’ report points to an official release in August 2027, and the shirt doesn’t exist as a retail product. We won’t list it, and we won’t claim to stock it, until Adidas confirms the design and it’s actually available.

In the meantime, 433FC carries Arsenal’s current 2026/27 range, including the home kit, training and travel wear. Browse the Arsenal shirts and kits category or the 2026/27 Arsenal Home Kit for what’s in stock right now.

FAQ

Is this the confirmed Arsenal 2027-28 third kit?
No. It’s an exclusive leak from Footy Headlines, sourced from a leaker and not yet confirmed by Adidas or the club, so the colourway and details could still change before release.

When does the Arsenal 27-28 third kit release?
The report points to an official launch in August 2027, roughly a year from now.

Where can I buy Arsenal jerseys now?
433FC stocks Arsenal’s current 2026/27 shirts and training wear. The 2027-28 third kit isn’t available anywhere yet, including here, since it hasn’t been released.

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• Source: Footy Headlines

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