Taking inspiration from the British weather, which can be turbulent at times, PUMA have revealed the new Manchester City third shirt design for the 25/26 season.
In a city where soft drizzle and glistening rain are as much part of its identity as football itself, PUMA and Manchester City have unveiled a third kit that looks as at home in the skies of Manchester as it does on the pitch. Bringing together local spirit with functional innovation, the 2025/26 third shirt finds beauty in the understated—ready for "Rain or Shine."
Marco Mueller, PUMA’s Senior Director of Product Line Management for Teamsport Apparel, frames this kit as a celebration of the shared pride and community woven into the life of Manchester fans. “The people of Manchester have a deep-rooted love for football, as both a sense of pride and community belonging. This kit brings those two traits together, to create a truly unique kit that does things a little different.”
In a city famed for its unpredictable skies and unwavering support, the "Rain or Shine" mantra isn't just a tagline—it’s a truth the kit was made to embody. “We decided to design a kit that not only embraces the rainy Manchester weather but also the fact the fans stick by the team ‘Rain or Shine’.”
City have long marched to the beat of their own drum, and this third kit is no exception. A palette of gunmetal grey— tinged with storm-cloud blue highlights—reflects the overcast mood of Manchester’s skies, while subtle accents in sky blue nod to the club’s identity. With embossed raindrop or ripple motifs cascading across the fabric, the shirt evokes both the city's famous weather and the unity it fosters among those who watch the game through it.
Beyond storytelling, performance is front and centre. Though precise tech details haven’t been revealed yet, expect PUMA’s latest lightweight, moisture-wicking mesh technologies, perhaps with a water-resistant treatment to help beads of rain roll off—a blend of utility and style that feels almost revolutionary in its simplicity.
Far from being just another alternate strip, this kit is a love letter to City’s faithful—those who queue in soaking rain or brave the cold to back their team. The line “Rain or Shine” is more than fabric—it’s a rallying cry, a bond between club and supporter. When worn, the shirt doesn’t just cover—it conveys.
Mueller’s words resonate: here’s a kit “that does things a little different,” leaning not on flash, but on meaning—on the unsung strength of supporters who weather every mood Manchester weather throws at them.
The Manchester City 25/26 third shirt is available at prodirectsport.com/soccer
