Chelsea unveil 2025/26 away kit amid sponsor uncertainty | OneFootball

Chelsea have launched their away kits for the 2025/26 campaign, but there was no brand across the front as they continue their search for a long-term sponsor.

The Blues spent most of last season without a brand on the front of their jersey after potential collaborations with Jordan and Oman Air fell through.

However, Dubai-based DAMAC emerged as a sponsor for the final games of the season.

The Chelsea-branded luxury residential development in the Middle East aimed to establish a presence in Europe.

There is no clarity about whether DAMAC will be on the Chelsea shirt during the 2025 Club World Cup, which kicks off next week.

The Blues could return to playing without a sponsor.

This lack of a sponsor was a minor issue, but the longer it has dragged on, the more problematic it has become. A club of Chelsea’s stature should have a long-term deal in place.

Real Madrid secures €70 million annually from Fly Emirates, while Barcelona have a €57m deal with Spotify.

Etihad Airways is a mainstay on Manchester City kits and generates millions of pounds for their coffers.

Chelsea are missing out on significant windfall, which could affect the long-term financial health of the club.

Since the departure of telecommunications brand Three, the Blues have not had a serious long-term sponsor, and they desperately need that to change.

Chelsea are partly at fault for the sponsor conundrum.

Failures on the pitch under Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino had their future looking bleak, and sponsors were not keen on an allegiance.

However, the club has shown promise under new manager Enzo Maresca after years of fruitless spending.

Chelsea and Nike continue their long-term partnership with fresh designs for the 2025/26 season.

The new home kit comes in the iconic royal blue.

However, it adds a textured pattern inspired by London landmarks, such as Chelsea Town Hall, paired with a sharp white-trimmed V-neck.

Dubbed Our House – a nod to the Madness track – the launch features frontman Suggs, Central Cee, and Ife Ogunjobi, celebrating Chelsea’s cultural roots.

Fans have welcomed the minimalist, heritage-inspired look after seasons of bolder, divisive designs. The home strip captures both classic identity and contemporary style.

The away kit has also been revealed ahead of the Club World Cup. It draws from the Chelsea 1974/75 design.

A clean, off-white base is accented by a central column of green and red stripes, echoing a historic Chelsea tribute to the Magnificent Magyars of Hungary.

Introduced by manager Dave Sexton in the 1970s, the design reflected both footballing artistry and continental influence.

This modern reinterpretation honours that legacy while delivering a sleek, standout look.