RC Lens 2026-27 Home Kit Officially Released: Adidas Return After Puma Split

RC Lens have officially launched their 2026-27 home kit, ending their Puma partnership and confirming their return to Adidas. The shirt went on sale on 1 June 2026 through the club store and Adidas retail channels, with on-pitch use scheduled for the opening Ligue 1 fixtures of the new campaign.

The release closes weeks of speculation that began when leaked images appeared in late spring. The finished product confirms the central design rumours: a yellow base with bold red vertical stripes, a red collar and matching sleeve cuffs, and an embossed “SANG ET OR” wordmark woven into the fabric.

Design Details: Sang et Or Reimagined for 2026-27

Adidas have built the kit on their 2026 club template but customised the detailing for Lens. The yellow shirt carries subtle embossed pinstripes across the body, broken up by the trademark red vertical bars that have defined the club’s identity for decades. The red collar is trimmed with yellow piping, mirrored on the sleeve cuffs, and the back of the neck carries the embossed slogan “SANG ET OR” — French for “Blood and Gold”.

Red shorts and red socks complete the look, giving Lens one of the most striking primary kits in Ligue 1 for the new season. The three Adidas stripes appear on the shoulders in red, a deliberate nod to the club’s previous Adidas era before their long-running Puma deal.

End of the Puma Era

Lens had worn Puma since 2020 and the partnership produced several well-received designs, most notably the 2022-23 home shirt that coincided with the club’s Champions League qualification. The switch back to Adidas was confirmed earlier in 2026 and ties Lens to the same supplier that produced their iconic 1990s kits, when the club won their only Ligue 1 title.

How It Fits Into the 2026-27 Ligue 1 Kit Landscape

Lens become the latest French club to be outfitted by Adidas for 2026-27, alongside the brand’s existing Olympique Lyonnais deal. With Nike supplying Paris Saint-Germain and Puma working with Marseille, the league’s kit map continues to fragment across the three major manufacturers — a contrast to the more uniform sponsorship landscape of a decade ago.

Where to Buy and What to Expect

The home shirt is available now through the official RC Lens store and Adidas retail. As with most Adidas template releases, expect parallel authentic (player issue) and replica versions, with the replica priced in line with other top-flight French club kits. The away and third strips for 2026-27 have not yet been confirmed and are expected later in the summer.

Quick Facts

• Club: RC Lens
• Brand: Adidas (first season back)
• Colours: Yellow shirt, red shorts, red socks
• Key detail: Embossed “SANG ET OR” slogan
• Launch date: 1 June 2026
• Season: 2026-27

RC Lens Shirts Available at 433FC

While the new Adidas home kit settles into the market, you can browse RC Lens shirts from recent seasons in our store:

• Mens RC Lens 2024-25 Away Jersey
• Mens RC Lens 2023-24 Away Jersey
• Mens RC Lens 2022-23 Home Jersey
• Kids RC Lens 2021-22 Home Kit

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the RC Lens 2026-27 home kit released?

Adidas and RC Lens officially launched the home shirt on 1 June 2026, available through the club store and Adidas channels.

Why did RC Lens switch from Puma to Adidas?

Lens ended their Puma deal at the end of the 2025-26 season and signed a new partnership with Adidas, returning to the supplier that outfitted them during their 1998 Ligue 1 title-winning era.

What does “Sang et Or” mean?

“Sang et Or” translates as “Blood and Gold” and is the long-standing nickname for RC Lens, referencing the club’s red and yellow colours. The slogan is embossed on the back neck of the new shirt.

Will there be an away kit?

Yes, the 2026-27 away and third kits are expected later in the summer. They have not yet been officially unveiled.