The World Cup is still ongoing, but the clubs didn’t wait for the final whistle to prepare for the next season. Transfers, new kit suppliers, eagerly awaited jerseys: everything accelerates this summer. Here’s what to remember for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.
The transition calendar
June 11 Start of 2026 World Cup
July 19 World Cup Final MetLife
Late July 2026-27 jerseys of major clubs PSG, Real...
August Pre-seasons and Super Cup
Mid-August Ligue 1, La Liga, Premier League resumes Matchday 1
Sept 2027 Third kits available
The 2026 World Cup shifted the usual calendar by one season. The major European clubs, which usually release their jerseys between May and July, postponed their launches until after the tournament to avoid being overshadowed by the World Cup in the media. Result: a very compressed release window between July 19 and the start of the leagues.
The most anticipated jerseys of next season
PSG 2026-2027 Double European champion, two stars on the jersey. Nike should capitalize on this historic identity with a sober design highlighting the stars. Estimated release: late July. End of July 2026
Real Madrid 2026-2027 The world's best-selling club in 2025 launches its collection with Mbappé, Vinicius, and Bellingham as the main showcases. Adidas is expected to offer a tribute version for the 25th anniversary of the 7th Champions League. End of July 2026
FC Barcelona 2026-2027 Lamine Yamal in the World Cup semi-final, Barça in full renewal. Nike is reportedly working on a return to the classic vertical stripes for the home kit, after several seasons of experimental designs. August 2026
Bayern Munich 2026-2027 Bayern anticipated by releasing their jersey as early as May 2026. The first images show a darker, more uniform red, with graphic elements inspired by Bavarian architecture. Already available. Already released
Manchester City 2026-2027 Puma maintains its contract with City. Expected release at the end of July with a collection inspired by the centenary of the sky blue colors celebrating 100 years in their current form. End of July 2026
OM 2026-2027 Puma and OM continue their partnership. As the top-selling French club in France for several consecutive seasons, the Marseille club will benefit from strong media visibility with the release of its home jersey at the end of July. End of July 2026
What really changes for next season
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Two-week delayed starts
To allow clubs whose internationals participated in the World Cup to recover, European leagues start later than usual. Ligue 1 and the Premier League resume in mid-August, with La Liga and the Bundesliga shortly after.
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An even more compressed transfer market
The transfer window is shifted and shortened due to the post-World Cup calendar. Clubs will have less time to finalize their signings before the championships resume. Expect several major transfers to be announced in the very last week of the window.
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A reformatted Champions League
The third season of the new format (36-club league with 8 matches) continues to fine-tune its balance. The 2026-2027 season will see some adjustments to the ranking rules after two editions revealed some inconsistencies in the qualification system for the knockout phase.
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Several kit supplier changes
The kit supplier market is also shifting. Some top clubs are changing their technical partners for next season, which means different cuts, sizes, and materials. Always check the size guide for each new collection before ordering.
The right time to buy the 2025-2026 jerseys With the imminent arrival of the new collections, jerseys from the current season are becoming increasingly rare at most retailers. If you have your eye on a 2025-2026 jersey, you’ll find it at Elite Fanstore.
Find our complete collection of club jerseys on Elite Fanstore, regularly updated with the new releases for the 2026-2027 season.
