Leaked: Lyon 2026-27 Home Kit Nods to ’96-97 Era

TL;DR

• Adidas’ Lyon 2026-27 home kit has leaked in six fresh pictures.
• White body, blue raglan sleeves and a red-and-blue centre stripe hiding the OL crest in negative space.
• Gold accents on the collar and cuffs reference the 1996-97 home shirt.

The Leak

Six new pictures of the Olympique Lyonnais 2026-27 home shirt surfaced today, giving the clearest look yet at what Adidas has prepared for OL’s next campaign. The images were shared by Footy Headlines and show the jersey from front, back and detail angles, confirming earlier whispers about a vertical centre stripe.

The shirt has not been officially launched yet, but the leaked photos look very close to retail samples rather than mock-ups. With the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season approaching, an unveiling within the next few weeks looks likely.

Design Breakdown

Body and stripe. The base is clean white, broken by a wide vertical band running down the centre of the torso. The band is split lengthways into red on one side and blue on the other — the two halves of the city’s identity. Inside that band, the silhouette of the OL coat of arms is carved out as negative space, so the shirt’s white base shows through where the crest would normally sit.

Sleeves. Adidas has used a raglan cut in royal blue, with the brand’s three stripes running along the shoulders in white.

Collar and cuffs. Both pick up gold trim, a small detail that lifts the shirt out of the standard Adidas template and points back to the late-nineties OL aesthetic.

Crest and badging. The traditional OL shield sits on the chest in a tonal, low-contrast finish, paired with a separate Adidas wordmark.

How It Compares

OL’s 2025-26 home shirt leaned on a striped front panel and bolder blue blocking. The 2026-27 design strips a lot of that noise away, keeping the front mostly white and pushing all the visual weight into a single central stripe. The gold detailing is the biggest break from recent seasons, where silver and matte metallics had been the default.

The reference point is clearly the 1996-97 home shirt, which used a similar centre band and richer trim. For supporters who grew up watching that era, this is the most retro-flavoured Lyon home shirt Adidas has produced in years.

When Can You Buy It?

No official release date has been confirmed. Based on Adidas’ usual cadence with French clubs, an announcement in the next few weeks is realistic, with retail stock arriving before pre-season. While you wait, you can browse our current Olympique Lyonnais selection — including the Lyon 2023-24 kids training set — or check the wider club jerseys catalogue.

FAQ

Is this the real Lyon 2026-27 home kit?
Yes — the leaked images appear to be of finished retail samples, not mock-ups. Adidas has not confirmed it publicly yet, but the design lines up with multiple earlier leaks.

When does the new Lyon home shirt release?
No firm date has been set. A pre-season launch is the most likely window.

Where can I buy Lyon jerseys online?
You can buy current and retro Lyon shirts directly from 433fc.com, with worldwide shipping.

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