Real Madrid 2025-26 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys, release dates, shirt leaks & prices
While the club's home shirt continues to lean on its timeless foundation, white base, crest, and black branding, the finer design elements are refreshed each year. The away kits, meanwhile, often serve as a canvas for bolder, more creative expression.
While only the home kit has been officially launched, leaks have already surfaced offering a glimpse of the second and third kits.
So, what will the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham and Thibaut Courtois be wearing when they feature for the Merengues next season? GOAL brings you everything you need to know.
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Real Madrid 2025-26 home kit, release date & price
Real Madrid have officially launched their new home kit for the 2025-26 season. Adidas has opted for a clean, traditional white base, enhanced by subtle yet stylish yellow accents and light grey detailing. Black is used for the sponsor and manufacturer logos, while a bold yellow stripe runs down each side of the shirt.
The collar and sleeve cuffs feature faint grey striping, with matching grey panels under the arms and along the sides, adding a modern touch to the classic look.
The kit design draws inspiration from two iconic seasons in Madrid's recent history: the 2009–10 campaign, which marked Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the Bernabeu, and the 2015–16 season, when the Portuguese star fired home 16 goals in 12 games en route to a Champions League triumph.
The elite Heat.Rdy version of the shirt will showcase Adidas' latest breathable fabric technology, designed to improve airflow and keep players cool during high-intensity matches. In terms of pricing, the home kit is priced at €150 (£125, $170) for the authentic match strip, while the adult stadium version will cost fans €150 (£85, $115).
The team is set to unveil their new home kit for the upcoming season during the FIFA Club World Cup (Get tickets here). Fans will get their first look at the new strip on June 18, when they kick off the tournament with a clash against Al Hilal, doubling as both their opening fixture and the kit's official debut.
Real Madrid 2025-26 away kit, release date & price
The Real Madrid away kit for 2025-26 was officially unveiled on June 16, 2025.
The kit embraces a striking dark navy blue base, complemented by sleek silver logos and subtle light-volt accents. As with tradition, the crest, Adidas logo, and main sponsor remain in their familiar positions—but this jersey carries a deeper significance beyond its bold colour palette.
More than just a stylish design, the kit serves as a visual tribute to the Santiago Bernabeu's stunning nighttime appearance. Following years of renovation, the Bernabeu now stands as one of the premier football arenas in the world, and Adidas sought to capture its luminous facade in fabric form. The away shirt mirrors the stadium's glowing exterior lines, which shimmer under the lights in perfect symmetry, using a similarly elegant linear pattern woven into the design.
The kit's colour scheme evokes memories of Real Madrid's 2012–13 away strip, while design elements like the Tiro 25 template and a standout Teamgeist-style collar add a modern twist with a nod to past classics.
Real Madrid 2025-26 third kit, release date & price
According to early leaks from 'Opaleak,' Real Madrid's third kit for the 2025–26 season will showcase a bold blue base accented with crisp white logos and trim—a nod to the newly installed seats at the revamped Santiago Bernabéu.
Inside the collar, the shirt features the iconic phrase "90 Minuti en el Bernabéu son molto longo"—a legendary rallying cry tied closely to the club's proud history and intimidating home atmosphere.
Adidas once again brings back its retro Trefoil logo for the third strip, continuing the vintage-inspired look seen in the 2024–25 edition. Fans can expect the new third kit to hit store shelves in August 2025, just ahead of the season's kickoff.
Real Madrid 2025-26 goalkeeper kit, release date & price
Real Madrid's goalkeeper range has not yet been released or leaked, but as is normal these days, there will be three different goalkeeper kits to go with each outfield kit.
Last year, the colours were blue, green and semi-solar yellow.
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