Corinthians 2026/27 Third Kit Revealed: Tobias 1976 Tribute

• Corinthians launched their 2026/27 third kit on 18 September 2026, made by Nike.
• The light blue shirt with navy trim recreates the kit worn by goalkeeper Tobias in December 1976.
• It marks 50 years since the Invasão Corinthiana, when over 70,000 fans travelled to Rio.

What Has Corinthians Revealed?

Corinthians and Nike have unveiled the club’s third kit for 2026/27, and it is one of the most story-driven shirts of the season. Rather than a fashion colourway chosen at random, the light blue design is a recreation of a specific shirt from a specific afternoon: the kit goalkeeper José Benedito Tobias wore at the Maracanã on 5 December 1976.

That match was the Brazilian Championship semi-final against Fluminense, and it is remembered less for the football than for the crowd. More than 70,000 Corinthians supporters made the trip from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, an exodus Brazilian football still calls the Invasão Corinthiana. Tobias became the hero of the day, making key saves in open play and stopping penalties in the shoot-out.

Coverage of the launch was first compiled by Footy Headlines. The club confirmed the kit would debut on goalkeepers Hugo Souza and Nicole, in games against Fluminense and Bahia respectively, a neat nod to the man who inspired it.

Design Breakdown

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Collar. Nike has used a classic polo collar based on a 1970s template. It is the single detail that makes the shirt read as a throwback rather than a modern training top.

Crest and branding. The Corinthians crest appears in full colour, which stands out against the pale base. The Nike swoosh sits opposite on the chest.

Colourway. The shirt is predominantly light blue, trimmed in navy, with a subtle tonal pattern woven into the fabric. The full strip pairs it with black shorts and light blue socks.

Why light blue? Goalkeepers of the era wore colours well away from the outfield black and white, and Tobias’s pale blue jersey became part of the Invasão imagery. Reissuing it as a third kit lets outfield fans wear a piece of that story too.

How Does It Compare?

Corinthians’ home and away shirts for 2026/27 stay close to the club’s black-and-white identity, so the third kit is the season’s space for experimentation. Where many third shirts lean on abstract graphics, this one leans on history, much like the retro-inspired templates Nike has used across Brazil in recent years.

It also sits naturally beside the club’s goalkeeper kits, which in 2026/27 come in purple and grey. The light blue third effectively gives Corinthians a fourth goalkeeper-inspired option, only this time it is aimed at the stands. For a full rundown of the season, see our Corinthians 2026/27 kits guide.

When Can You Buy It?

The kit launched on 18 September 2026. At 433FC we do not stock the light blue third shirt yet; it will be added once our supplier releases it. In the meantime you can shop the Corinthians 2026/27 away jersey, the 2026/27 home jersey (Player Version) and the full range in our Corinthians jerseys collection. We ship worldwide in 10 to 20 business days, with free shipping on two or more items.

FAQ

Is this the real Corinthians 2026/27 third kit?

Yes. This is not a leak: Corinthians and Nike launched the light blue third kit on 18 September 2026, and it was set to debut on goalkeepers Hugo Souza and Nicole in matches against Fluminense and Bahia.

When does the Corinthians third kit release?

It went on sale on 18 September 2026, the launch date. Replica versions from independent retailers usually follow within a few weeks of a club launch.

Where can I buy Corinthians jerseys?

433FC stocks Corinthians 2026/27 home and away shirts, goalkeeper kits and training wear, with worldwide shipping and free delivery on two or more items. The third shirt will be added as soon as our supplier carries it.

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