**The first accurate images of what is expected to be Manchester City’s brand new home shirt for the 2026/27 season have now emerged on social media.**
While the kit will not be worn in competitive action for several more months, early leaks have once again sparked debate and intrigue among supporters, particularly given Manchester City’s recent trend of experimenting with modernised interpretations of sky blue.
Over recent seasons, Puma have increasingly leaned into bold concepts, often drawing inspiration from the Etihad Stadium, the city of Manchester, or past eras reimagined through a contemporary lens.
This approach has already been evident in recent home and away designs, some of which initially divided opinion before becoming more widely accepted once worn on the pitch. Previous reports and reactions around leaked kits suggest that early judgement rarely tells the full story, with final perception often shaped by on-field perception and official images.
Leaks of this nature have also become a regular part of the modern football calendar, with specialist accounts and outlets accurately revealing designs months in advance of official launches.
Now, as revealed by [Opaleak](https://x.com/opaleak/status/2007932559498363128?s=20), the first images of Manchester City’s brand new 2026/27 home shirt have emerged, showcasing a jersey that fades from the club’s traditional sky blue colour at the top into white towards the bottom.
The design marks a bold change away from the usual single colour-tone design often implemented into shirts, with the latest edition also featuring a monochromatic club badge, white collar, and white sleeve cuffs – as per [Footy Headlines’](https://www.footyheadlines.com/2025/12/mc-26-27-home-kit.html?6rtro=atgB6) complimenting report.
The same report also states that the brand new City home kit is expected to be available for purchase across the globe starting in May 2026.
If the design is formally confirmed, it would represent another striking home shirt in Manchester City’s modern era, particularly due to the gradient effect that departs from the club’s longstanding visual identity.
Such a move may reflect a continued desire from Puma to differentiate Manchester City’s home kit from more traditional templates used across Europe.
As always, the final verdict is likely to depend on how the shirt is officially unveiled and contextualised by the club. Promotional imagery, player endorsements, and narrative links to City’s history or future ambitions often play a significant role in shaping supporter reception.
Until then, fans can expect further leaks, clarifications, and potential refinements to surface in the coming months before City eventually reveal the 2026/27 home kit.