Celebrating the Year of the Horse — which officially begins on February 17, 2026 — Man City unveil one of PUMA’s most creatively ambitious cultural drops to date. The limited-edition Year of the Horse kit forms the centrepiece of a wider capsule collection, blending heritage storytelling with modern football energy, and it’s set to make its on-pitch debut on 1 February when City face Tottenham Hotspur.
Set in earthy, neutral tones, the Man City 2026 Year of the Horse kit draws heavily from traditional Chinese ink wash painting, or shui-mo hua. A beige base provides the canvas, layered with a dense, abstract pattern of horse heads across the front of the shirt. The result is bold but refined — a graphic that rewards a closer look, balancing artistry with edge. It’s a design that captures both stillness and motion: the calm of vintage Chinese portraiture fused with the relentless momentum of a team built for the highest tempo.
At the heart of the jersey sits hand-drawn Fire Horse artwork, symbolising power, speed and spirit — all traits City fans will recognise instantly. There’s a raw, illustrative quality to the execution, giving the shirt a handcrafted feel that elevates it beyond a standard special edition.
The wider Year of the Horse campaign continues that refined fusion of tradition and modernity, reimagining cultural cues through a contemporary lens. It’s a confident statement from PUMA and Manchester City, reinforcing Lunar New Year drops as more than seasonal releases — they’re platforms for genuine creative expression.
Pick up the Manchester City Year of the Horse kit at prodirectsport.com/soccer
