adidas has dropped the latest chapter in its blossoming partnership with the Jamaica Football Federation, unveiling home and away jerseys that hit with the rhythm of the island and the unmistakable legacy of Bob Marley.
When it’s adidas and Jamaica, you take notice. It's one of those partnerships in world football that grabs your attention; you mark new kit and collection release dates on your calendar. And their latest drop doesn't disappoint. Created in collaboration with the Bob Marley Foundation, the kits arrive as a vibrant follow‑up to last week’s Originals collection, and together, they form a cultural tapestry stitched with music, identity, and pure Jamaican pride.
It's now that you thank adidas for giving this room to breathe, away from the (admittedly glorious) noise of the wider federation kit release back in November last year. The Three Stripes knew exactly what they were doing – these are jersey designs worth the spotlight all on their own.
The new home shirt swings unapologetically into the nation’s iconic palette, pulling its base from the rich yellow of the national flag while channelling ’70s Marley styling. But the real standout is the pattern: horizontal stripes in green, gold, and red, repeating across the body in a playful, almost tactile arrangement inspired by the crocheted garments Bob Marley famously wore.
Up close, that textile energy kicks up another level. adidas has woven tiny record‑shaped motifs into the fabric – a subtle nod to the musical DNA that pulses through Jamaica’s past and present. It’s a detail that rewards proximity, turning the jersey into both apparel and artefact.
The tribute continues with a drop‑tag graphic on the hem, stamped with Marley’s silhouette and his iconic line: “Football is freedom.” It’s a quote that has transcended time, becoming a rallying cry for the Reggae Boyz and Reggae Girlz across generations.
A knitted trim in green, gold, and red frames a contrasting black collar, while the sign‑off on the upper back – written in a font inspired by Marley’s own Tuff Gong record label – seals the shirt with cultural authority.
If the home kit celebrates Marley’s personal aesthetic, the away kit zooms out to honour the full scope of Jamaican music culture.
A bold black base sets the stage for a punchy graphic of circles and zigzags, referencing vinyl records, cassette reels, and sound waves — the visual language of an island where music isn’t background noise; it’s heartbeat. It’s movement. It’s resistance and celebration rolled into one.
Where the home shirt uses wide mesh three‑stripes for ventilation, the away reinterprets the tech with herringbone applied tape, keeping things sleek and performance‑ready without compromising on aesthetics.
As with the home, a Tuff Gong–inspired typeface spells out Reggae Boyz and Reggae Girlz on the collar’s base for another subtle link between football and the inescapable presence of Jamaica’s sound system heritage.
For adidas, this collaboration represents an alignment of values. Sam Handy, adidas Football GM, put it simply: “Collaborating with the Bob Marley Foundation to create standout kits for the biggest stage in football, was a true honour for us. This design process embodies the adidas ethos, it has been a partnership which has helped us craft designs for both home and away that encapsulate the spirit of Bob Marley – not only as a musical icon, but also for his love of football and profound impact on Jamaica and beyond.”
Michael Ricketts, President of the Jamaican Football Federation, echoed that sentiment: "Football has taken on different dimension in Jamaica since our relationship with adidas began. This collection is testament to that – as we celebrate the liberating freedom of the game and the pride of our country, that is woven through both home and away designs. We are beyond thrilled to build on our relationship with adidas. Our partnership goes from strength to strength through each collection and that is especially true for this collection – which comes to life in an incredible year for international football.”
With these jerseys and the wider collection, adidas has once again pushed Jamaica’s identity to the forefront, building on previous collections with Wales Bonner not just through colour, but through texture, symbolism, and story. These shirts don’t just look Jamaican; they feel Jamaican. From crochet‑coded history to sound‑wave graphics, this is a collection that understands the island’s place at the intersection of football and culture. It’s a fitting tribute to Marley and another marker for Jamaica on the world stage, dressed ready to perform.
Shop the 2026 Jamaica kit and collection at prodirectsport.com/soccer
