Manchester City fans are in for a nostalgic surprise this season as the club teams up with PUMA to release a home kit that rewinds time while stepping firmly into the future.

For the first time ever, City’s home jersey will feature the legendary sash—yes, that diagonal stripe—usually reserved for away days in the club’s history.

This isn’t just a design choice—it’s a nod to some of City’s most memorable eras, made modern for today’s supporters.

The Throwback Style Gets a Fresh Sky-Blue Twist

The 2025/26 home shirt brings together classic and contemporary in a big way.

The kit sticks to City’s traditional sky-blue base, but now it’s sliced diagonally with a crisp white sash—a feature that was once only seen on their away kits in the 1970s.

Back then, football legends like Mike Summerbee, Colin Bell, Francis Lee, and Tony Book made the sash a symbol of swagger.

Now, it’s being reimagined for the next generation to wear with pride on home turf. It’s a design that bridges decades, linking the old school with the new wave of fans and players alike.

A Whole Kit Range to Match the New Era

PUMA hasn’t stopped at just the home jersey. The full 2025/26 home kit collection includes a matching pre-match shirt with a fresh white and sky-blue pattern, retro-style tracksuit tops, and deep blue hoodies—perfect for that casual but committed fan look.

If you want to grab yours, the replica shirt is available from May 13 at R1399.

You can find it at PUMA.com, PUMA stores, Totalsports, Sportsmans Warehouse, Studio 88, Takealot, and JD Sports.

Designed for Performance and Everyday Wear

For those looking to feel like part of the squad, PUMA’s Authentic Jersey is made from their ULTRAWEAVE fabric.

It’s lightweight, reduces friction, and is tailored for elite-level performance—just like the pros wear.

If comfort is your thing, the Replica version mirrors the same iconic look but with a more relaxed fit, ideal for weekend matches or daily wear.

Both options come with PUMA’s sweat-wicking dryCELL technology to keep you cool and dry, whether you’re on the pitch or in the stands.

A Big Win for Sustainability in Football Fashion

There’s also a green edge to this drop. The Replica jersey is made using PUMA’s RE:FIBRE program—a sustainable initiative that repurposes recycled textile waste.

Each shirt contains at least 95% reused materials, pushing toward a more circular production model without cutting corners on quality.

It’s a promising step for football merch as the sports world continues to embrace environmental responsibility.

The New Look Takes the World Stage This Summer

Fans won’t have to wait long to see the new kit in action.

Manchester City’s men’s first team will debut the home jersey during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer.

It’s a fitting global stage for such a bold new look—steeped in history, designed for the future.