Adidas Deliver Another Gunners Classic With The Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey
The original Bruised Banana shocked the kit scene. Yellow. Navy. A geometric print that looked like it had arrived from somewhere football had not quite been before.
It was not so much a shirt as a provocation. Highbury in the early 90s was still George Graham’s Arsenal: organised, hard-edged and difficult to play against. Tony Adams at the back. Paul Merson finding pockets of space. Then Ian Wright arriving with the kind of speed, swagger and finishing that made every break feel dangerous.
The Bruised Banana belonged to that world. It had character because the side wearing it had plenty of it too. It looked almost too bold at the time, which is exactly why it became one of Arsenal’s defining shirts. Years later, it is still one of the first kits football fans mention when the conversation turns to the greats.
For the 26/27 season, adidas has returned to that idea without trying to reproduce it.
The adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey takes the attitude of the early-90s icon and gives it a modern navy execution. Deep navy provides the base, vibrant yellow brings the energy and the familiar geometric pattern returns in a new form across the shirt.
It is not the Bruised Banana again. It does not need to be. It carries enough of its spirit to make the connection clear, while giving this Arsenal side a shirt of its own.
The adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey is available now at Ultra Football.
A Modern Arsenal Classic in the Making
The clever part is that adidas has not tried to recreate the original detail for detail. The 26/27 Away Jersey takes the confidence and colour relationship of the Bruised Banana, then gives it a new silhouette for a new Arsenal side.
The geometric graphic is worked through deep navy and yellow, with subtle red and yellow detailing around the collar and cuffs bringing another layer of Arsenal identity. The adidas Trefoil completes the look, giving the shirt an Originals-style edge that feels right at home on an Arsenal away jersey.
It is bold, but not busy. A shirt with a huge reference point that still creates its own space.
Why Arsenal and adidas Keep Getting It Right
Arsenal and adidas have built one of football’s strongest kit runs in recent years. They simply don't miss.
The home jersey designs have leaned into the fundamentals. The away and third kits have taken more chances. Together, they have created a clear visual world around the club, one that understands Arsenal’s history without getting stuck in it.
That is the real strength of this release. It knows the Bruised Banana means something to supporters, but it also understands that the best new shirt is not the one that asks fans to wear the past again. It is the one that gives them something new to remember.
Fresh from a Premier League-winning campaign, Arsenal head into 26/27 with another trophy to defend and another big season ahead. This is the shirt for the away days that follow.
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The Trefoil, the Pattern and the Details
The Trefoil does a lot of work here. It's hard to find a jersey that looks bad with it.
It instantly shifts the shirt into a more lifestyle-led space, making it feel just as right with denim and sneakers as it does with shorts and socks on matchday. Paired with the Arsenal crest, it gives the jersey the balance of heritage and modern football culture that adidas does so well.
Then there is the pattern itself. And it's so good.
The angular yellow graphic brings the Bruised Banana reference into the present, cut through the navy base rather than sitting against it. It has movement. It has energy. And it will stand out from the back row of an away end with those pops of vibrancy just as much as it will in a photo from the street. For Arsenal fans, it is not subtle. It does not need to be.
There's going to be fans of other teams once again wishing their club had the adidas x Arsenal treatment.
Built for Matchday and Beyond
The adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey is designed for the long season ahead, whether that means an early start for an away match, watching from home or wearing it through the week. After the success of last season, you can expect this one to feature in some mighty Arsenal performances too.
Supporter and authentic versions may differ in fit, fabric and performance technology, so check the individual product listing for the exact details before purchasing. What remains consistent is the design: a modern Arsenal shirt with a real connection to one of the club’s most loved away-kit eras.
This is the kind of jersey that will look even better once it has a season attached to it.
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Why you should get your hands on the Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey
Arsenal jerseys already carry serious demand as mentioned. Add an adidas Trefoil, a navy-and-yellow palette and a direct connection to the Bruised Banana, and this is set up to be one of the season’s most popular club releases.
It has appeal well beyond Arsenal supporters too. Football shirt collectors will recognise the reference. adidas fans will want the Trefoil. And anyone with an eye for a great kit will see a shirt that gets the balance right.
Popular adult sizes and selected product versions are likely to move quickly. If this is the Arsenal shirt you have been waiting for, do not leave it too late.
Shop the adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey
The adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey is available now, online and in-store at Ultra Football.
Shop the full Arsenal collection at Ultra Football to find your size, complete the away look and represent the Gunners for the season ahead.
A new chapter for an Arsenal icon.
FAQs
When is the adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey available in Australia?
The adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey is available now at Ultra Football, online and in-store, subject to stock availability.
What is the adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey inspired by?
The shirt is inspired by the attitude and geometric design language of Arsenal’s iconic early-90s Bruised Banana away jersey, reimagined in a modern navy and yellow colourway.
What colour is the Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey?
The jersey has a deep navy base with a vibrant yellow geometric print, plus subtle red and yellow details around the collar and cuffs.
Why does the Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey use the adidas Trefoil?
The Trefoil gives the shirt a heritage-led adidas look and helps connect the modern design to football and terrace culture.
Will the Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey be available in authentic and supporter versions?
Availability may vary by product version, size and allocation. Check the individual Ultra Football listing for the latest options and specifications.
Where can I buy the adidas Arsenal 26/27 Away Jersey?
You can shop the jersey online through Ultra Football’s Arsenal collection or visit Ultra Football stores in Melbourne and Sydney, subject to stock availability.
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