Newcastle pay tribute to club's history with swish 2025/26 third kit | OneFootball

Newcastle United and adidas have officially unveiled the club’s new third kit for the 2025/26 season – a striking blend of retro flair and modern style, paying tribute to one of the most distinctive shirts in the club’s history.

Inspired by the iconic 1997/98 third kit, the new design features a bold palette of burnt orange and deep green set against a rich navy backdrop – a sleek, contemporary twist on a cult classic.

Designed with both collectors and modern fans in mind, the shirt is sure to turn heads on and off the pitch.

Bringing back the embroidered adidas trefoil logo for a nostalgic touch, the kit also includes a stitched Newcastle crest and classic adidas EQT flat-knit collar and cuffs. The look is completed by navy shorts and socks, each adorned with the signature three stripes and a bright orange trefoil for added flair.

Bruno Guimarães, Anthony Gordon. / NUFC

Peter Silverstone, Newcastle United’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “This third kit is a powerful blend of past and present – a bold design that reflects both our proud history and the exciting journey ahead.

"There’s a real pride in wearing the trefoil – a symbol that connects generations of fansand players," he added. "Our passionate global fanbase will see this and wear it with pride, especially as we return to the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three years."

While the kit pays homage to a memorable design, the 1997/98 season it references was anything but glorious for Newcastle on the pitch.

Great shirt, terrible season. / Phil Cole/GettyImages

Under then-manager Kenny Dalglish, the Magpies struggled to a 13th-place finish in the Premier League, exited the Champions League at the group stage, and fell to Arsenal in the FA Cup final. Even Alan Shearer, the club’s legendary No. 9, endured a difficult year, scoring just seven goals in all competitions after an injury-hit campaign.

This time around, however, Eddie Howe will be hoping that history doesn’t repeat itself. With Newcastle preparing for a return to European competition in 2025/26, the club will be aiming to pair their sharp new look with performances worthy of the shirt.