Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterChelsea's home kit for the 2026/27 campaign has dropped - and it's different from previous years, to say the least.First of all, the Blues have elected to go with a design which features a retro crest.The yellow lion is the club crest for this coming season, which gives it a lovely old-world feel. You may like The Manchester United home kit for 2026/27 is out - and everyone's saying the same thing The Arsenal home kit for 2026/27 is out - and it will look great with a gold patch The Liverpool home kit for 2026/27 has launched with an updated retro design The Chelsea home kit for 2026/27 is something a little differentIn previous seasons, Chelsea have gone for more of a training shirt aesthetic, but this time it looks like a proper matchday shirt.Unfortunately, the Blues won't be able to show off their new threads on the continent after finishing 10th in the Premier League last season.Buy the Chelsea home kit for 2026/27Available now. Blue is the colour. Football is the game.View DealHowever, a strong first season under new boss Xabi Alonso could render this kit a much-loved one in years to come.Now, for the potentially controversial aspect. Chelsea's official club crest is interwoven into the fabric on the front of the shirt.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Some of you will love it, others not so much. We're of the opinion that it's a nice touch - something different from the usual big club kit releases where you can hardly tell what's changed from one year to the next.Chelsea's official press release reads: "The 2026/27 campaign is the 75th season since Ted Drake took over as Chelsea manager and reshaped the clubs identity. He replaced the Pensioners nickname with the Blues and the now-iconic lion symbol was introduced."What do you think? Leave your comments belowImage 1 of 6TOPICSChelseaPremier LeagueJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
