Kit reveal season is always a big deal.
For many fans, it’s like Christmas in May — waiting eagerly to see what their club will be rocking next season.
But one Arsenal supporter apparently couldn’t wait for the official unveiling and took things to a whole new level… by allegedly climbing into the club’s air vents just to sneak a peek.
No, seriously.
One Wild Leak Before the Launch
With the 2024–25 season winding down, most teams start teasing or revealing their new looks for next year.
It’s the usual time for “leaks” — some accurate, most totally off the mark — to flood social media.
Shirts have become more than just kits these days; they’re part of fashion culture, especially in the UK where retro and modern football shirts are streetwear staples.
So maybe it’s no surprise that someone went to extreme lengths to get a shot of Arsenal’s 2025–26 jersey early.
A photo popped up online this week, apparently taken from inside the club’s ventilation system, showing William Saliba modeling the new look from a bizarre high-up angle.
Fans had a field day with it, and one fan account posted the photo with the caption: “A curious Arsenal fan climbed in the air vents just to leak Arsenal’s new kit 😂.”
Arsenal’s 2025–26 Kit Finally Revealed
Just hours later, Arsenal officially dropped the new kit, probably breathing a sigh of relief that at least they could now show it off properly.
And this one’s a bold tweak from last season’s design.
Gone are the blue accents down the side and the shoulder stripes.
Instead, the kit embraces a cleaner look — red-on-red body with red stripes on the shoulders and subtle black-stitched “A” patterns.
The badge is back on the left chest, replacing the single cannon from last year.
The neckline’s white trim is thicker, and even the socks have had a glow-up, featuring three white bands near the knee.
Shorts? The side stripes have also gone from blue to red, continuing the overall unified look.
As for the goalkeepers — they’re going bright yellow with red highlights.
The design is similar to this season’s but with a more stripped-back, minimalist style.
A Star-Studded Launch Video
Arsenal went big for the launch.
The club rolled out a slick promotional video featuring a mix of stars from the men’s and women’s teams — names like Ethan Nwaneri, Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, and Lotte Wubben-Moy.
The video shows them in the dressing room, getting into their new kits, huddling together, and walking out on the pitch with serious vibes.
Youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly said: “I love our new kit, it looks fresh — I’m excited to wear this in front of our incredible supporters.
Their energy lifts us, and when we step out in the shirt, we feel it more than ever.”
Women’s captain Kim Little added: “Supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
This kit connects with that deeply.
We carry our fans with us, and they carry us, no matter where they are.”
The Message Behind the Design: “The Heart of Arsenal”
According to the club, the theme behind the new kit is “The Heart of Arsenal.”
They’ve leaned into the symbolism of the heart to represent the passion, energy, and unity of the team and its fans — the lifeblood of the club, so to speak.
The stylised ‘A’ stitched into the shirt nods to this theme, and the club hopes this will be the kit they finally wear to end their long Premier League drought.
Another Trophyless Season for the Gunners
Unfortunately, Arsenal haven’t had much to celebrate in terms of silverware lately.
Despite consistent progress under Mikel Arteta, they’ve played bridesmaid to Manchester City and Liverpool for the last three years — finishing close but never quite crossing the line.
This season looked promising for a while.
A huge win over Real Madrid in the Champions League turned heads and sparked hope, but it all came crashing down after a disappointing semi-final loss to PSG.
Add to that their early exits from both domestic cups and the fact they’ve fallen behind Arne Slot’s Liverpool, and it’s been another frustrating year for fans who’ve been hungry for glory since their last trophy in 2020.
Fighting for Second… in a Two-Horse Race
Now, Arsenal are just trying to cling onto second place.
What started as a two-horse title chase could end with them finishing third — a bitter pill to swallow.
But a win over Newcastle in their next match should help secure the runners-up spot and salvage a little pride from a season of “what could have been.”