According to emerging reports based on the new leaks, Nike will bring back black as Chelsea’s away colour for the first time in ten years. The leaked pictures, which were posted by the X account esvaphane, show a sleek black kit with eye-catching gold details, and fans are already very excited about it.
The Nike Chelsea 2026/27 away shirt is expected to have a black base. This could be the first black away shirt for the club since the 2016/17 season, when Antonio Conte led Chelsea to the Premier League title. The secondary colour is “Midwest Gold”, which means that the golden tone will be very noticeable on the shirt, including the club crest, sponsor logos, and Nike Swoosh.
The colours are very similar to those of the famous third kit from 2012/13, which had a bright mix of sun yellow and black during the season when Chelsea were European champions. That strip is still a fan favourite, and this new design seems likely to bring back those memories.
Black has been the colour of Chelsea’s third shirts for the past few years. Nike’s decision to switch back to the away kit is a big step toward giving the Blues a bolder, more dramatic look on the road. The leaked pictures show a fairly simple design, with small details around the collar and sleeves that make it look a little different without making it too busy.
The Nike Chelsea 2026/27 away shirt should be out by the summer of 2026, giving fans plenty of time to look forward to the official release. However, it is important to remember that leaked pictures do not always match the final product, so fans should keep their hopes in check until Nike and Chelsea make an official announcement.
Nike’s Choice Of The Lion Crest Could Change Chelsea’s 2026/27 Kit
Chelsea are reportedly making big changes to their kits before the 2026/27 season, and the leak of the away kit is just one part of that. The Blues’ home kit will have a yellow lion crest instead of the modern full badge. This is a historic break from tradition.
Bright Blue, Midwest Gold, and white will all be used in the home jersey. It is said that the design is based on the new Nike template that will be used for the 2026 World Cup. The third kit, on the other hand, is likely to be mostly white with red and blue accents and have a retro crest like the shielded logo from the early 1990s.
The home kit is said to come out in May 2026, and the away and third kits will come out over the summer before the new Premier League season.