2026-27

This was the eighth season of Hummel kits. Banking company Monzo were front of shirt sponsors for the third season.
Promotion to the Premier League meant some new features for City’s kits. The Premier League font, numbers, and sleeve patches, all introduced for the 2023-24 season, were worn, along with the Premier League’s anti-discrimination sleeve message. Unchanged Carabao Cup patches were worn but now with the ‘No Room for Racism’ message underneath.
Geely Auto UK were announced as the new sleeve sponsor and the clubs vehicle partner on the eve of the season. The electric vehicle company are moving their offices to Coventry and plan to expand into the passenger car market. XL Motors continued their sponsorship presence with back of shirt branding for all cup games.

The home kit was a tribute to the 1987 FA Cup winning kit with this season marking the 40th anniversary of the great day. The blue and white striped shirt features navy pinstripes either side of the main stripes as the original did. The main stripes include stylised images of the crowds who welcomed the cup winners home to Coventry, a navy v-neck collar and navy Hummel chevrons on the shoulders. Monzo’s logo was their coral brand colour, and a stylised ‘1987’ in gold was on the back of the neck and on the inside neck tape. The rear of the shirt faded the stripes out to create a solid blue area for the name and numbers.
Shorts were navy with white trim and bold blue socks with whites turnovers completed the outfit.
The shirt was again available in two versions, the Pro shirt with a slightly superior fabric and better detailing and the Replica shirt which was less refined and a cheaper price. Fans could also buy the shirt in a long sleeved version. The kit was announced on 1st July and was available to buy from 2nd July in the newly expanded club shop or online.

For the Carabao Cup 2nd Round tie at Plymouth, City wore bespoke numbers on the shirts and shorts. They were in the same style as the ‘COV’ branding used for the new season – the names were in standard Premier League font. They also had XL Motors on the backs of the shirts after the deal to have this branding for cup games. Carabao cup sleeve patches were also worn with the Premier League anti discrimination message.

The goalkeeper kit was all deep green with light navy and white trim. It was the same base template as the home kit. The shirt featured a vertical pulse pattern that ‘reflecting the energy and movement of a big match atmosphere and the noise of the crowd on the day’. The kit was announced on 1st July and was available to buy from 2nd July in the newly expanded club shop or online.

The away kit was all off-white with navy and coral trim, coral side panels run through the sides of the shirt and shorts. It was also available in Pro, Replica and long sleeve versions. The kit was announced on 23rd July and was available to buy from 30th July in the newly expanded club shop or online.

The away goalkeeper kit also followed the same base template as the other kits and was all ‘merlot’ with off white trim. The shirt featured an all-over tonal repeat pattern throughout the jersey, blending horizontal stripes with a subtle checkerboard graphic – ‘the checkerboard is a signature design element that proudly references Coventry’s identity and heritage, adding depth and texture to the shirt while celebrating the city it represents’. The kit was announced on 23rd July and was available to buy from 30th July in the newly expanded club shop or online.

For the Carabao Cup 2nd Round tie at Plymouth, City wore bespoke numbers on the shirts and shorts. They were in the same style as the ‘COV’ branding used for the new season – the names were in standard Premier League font. They also had XL Motors on the backs of the shirts after the deal to have this branding for cup games. Carabao cup sleeve patches were also worn with the Premier League anti discrimination message.

The third kit was all purple with white trim. The shirt had a round collar and a contemporary dotted pattern in dark purple and shades of orange. ‘Inspired by digital mapping and technical movement, the design creates a sense of flow and direction across the garment, with the pattern scaling and transitioning through the body of the shirt to deliver a unique, modern aesthetic’. It was designed in collaboration with Detroit City FC, to celebrate and unite two of the world’s most iconic Motor Cities and their shared history of automotive innovation, sporting loyalty and musical revolution. It was also available in Pro, Replica and long sleeve versions. The kit was announced on 17th August and was available to buy from 20th August.

The third goalkeeper kit again followed the same base template as the other kits and was all ‘yellow gold’ with deep navy trim. The shirt featured featured an all-over deeper gold repeat pattern, offering a subtle nod to a classic former club sponsor while adding depth and character to the design. The kit was announced on 17th August and was available to buy from 20th August.