FC Porto have officially lifted the lid on their 2025/26 third kit, and let’s just say—if elegance were a football shirt, this one would be sipping espresso in a marble courtyard.
In a nod to ten years of collaboration with New Balance, the Portuguese giants are marking the milestone with a kit that’s as sharp as a Mourinho glare and twice as tasteful.
The new design sports a refined off-white ‘linen’ tone, complete with a classic polo collar and metallic blue flourishes that catch the light like a Champions League trophy in May.
Yes, this one’s a looker.
There’s nothing brash or garish about FC Porto’s third kit this year. Instead, it leans into quiet confidence. The club badge, numbers, and sponsor logos all shimmer with a metallic blue glow—classy, not flashy.
Inside the collar, a bespoke diamond graphic and a 10th anniversary wordmark cap off the tribute to a fruitful decade with New Balance.
The full kit includes matching off-white shorts and socks, detailed with a subtle geometric pattern that adds just the right amount of modern edge without trying too hard.
And for those wondering if beauty comes at the cost of performance—rest easy. Like the Home and Away kits, this third strip boasts NB Dry technology, keeping players cool, dry, and ready to put in a shift.
Kenny McCallum, Senior Director of New Balance Football Product, summed it up plainly: “We set out to create a third kit that not only commemorates a decade-long relationship with FC Porto but also pushes for a modern, sophisticated look.
From the crisp off-white base to the distinctive metallic blue accents, every detail is designed to celebrate the journey we’ve shared with the club and its supporters. We hope this kit stands out as a symbol of innovation and pride for everyone connected to FC Porto.”
And if you’re wondering whether fans have been roped into the celebration, you bet they have.
FC Porto and New Balance recently hosted a pop-up event in the heart of New York City—an international toast to ten years of partnership.
Supporters from all corners of the globe turned up to swap stories, snap selfies, and bask in the shared love of the game. Leading the fanfare was none other than FC Porto super fan and international model Sara Sampaio, who fronted the campaign unveiling the club’s Home and Away kits earlier this year.
For the club, this design is more than a kit—it’s a statement. “For us, this third kit is about honouring our history while embracing new ideas,” said Hélder Gomes of FC Porto’s Branding Department.
“The anniversary detailing and refined style are a nod to where we’ve come from, but the minimalist approach feels very much of the moment.
It’s a kit that brings our community together, whether they’re cheering in the stadium or following from afar, and we’re proud to mark this ten-year milestone with such a meaningful design.”
Supporters eager to get their hands on the new FC Porto third kit won’t have to wait long. It officially goes on sale from 10 am BST on June 20, available at www.newbalance.com/football and through selected FC Porto stores and retailers.
In an era of ever-changing templates and overcooked launches, FC Porto has done something rare—they’ve made a shirt that feels timeless. Here’s to ten more years of taste, tradition, and top-tier tailoring.
