Red Hot, Red Home — Liverpool unveil their 2026/27 kit
Liverpool have unveiled their new 2026/27 home strip for the upcoming season.
There’s something about a new Liverpool home kit that always brings a bit of pressure with it. Fans don’t just want something that looks good - they want something that feels like Liverpool. This new shirt from adidas has definitely kept that in mind.
The biggest talking point is obviously the throwback influence from the iconic late-80s and early-90s kits. Adidas clearly knew what they were doing by bringing back elements of that classic geometric pattern, even if it’s a lot more toned down this time around. Personally, I think that was the right decision. If they had gone full retro remake, it could have ended up looking more like fancy dress than a modern football shirt. Instead, the pattern sits subtly in the background and gives the kit character without screaming for attention.
The deeper shade of red is interesting, too. It feels darker and sharper than some recent Liverpool home shirts, and I can already imagine fans arguing over whether it’s the “right” Liverpool red. But honestly, it works. Under the lights especially, it gives the shirt a more serious look compared to some of the brighter kits we’ve seen over the years.
I’m still undecided on the thicker adidas sleeve stripes, though. They definitely stand out more, but part of me misses the cleaner and slimmer stripes from older adidas kits. It’s not a deal breaker, just one of those small details you notice more the longer you look at the shirt.
One thing Adidas did get right is the collar. It’s simple, tidy and doesn’t try too hard. Modern kits sometimes over design collars to the point where they distract from the shirt itself, but this one keeps everything balanced.
The only real missed opportunity for me is the logo choice. Bringing back a design inspired by one of Liverpool’s most loved kits without using the Adidas trefoil logo feels strange. That trefoil instantly screams nostalgia, and it probably would have taken this shirt from “really good” to genuinely iconic.
Overall, I’m not sure on this new Liverpool kit, it could grow on me once I’ve seen it on the pitch at Anfield. It has enough retro influence to tap into the club’s history, but enough modern detail to stop it feeling detailed. At £85 for the replica and £130 for the authentic version, it’s expensive - like every elite-level football shirt now - but I can see why a lot of Liverpool fans might end up convincing themselves they need this one.
