Hull City have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign, a design named 'The Three Coronets' that draws directly on the club's historical colours. The launch was reported this week by Footy Headlines, detailing a kit that will make its on-pitch debut in the upcoming Carabao Cup away fixture against Sunderland.
The Tigers are enjoying a strong start to the Premier League season, sitting third in the table with seven points from three games. Their form reads two wins and a draw, with a perfect defensive record of three goals scored and none conceded. This leaves them just two points behind leaders Manchester City as they prepare for a tough fixtures trip to face Chelsea this weekend.
What does the new Hull City third kit look like?
The kit features a rich blue base as its primary colour, a direct callback to the royal blue worn by the team in the 1935-36 season. White accents define the collar and cuffs, with the cuffs featuring subtle blue piping. The most distinctive element is the civic coat of arms, positioned centrally on the chest, which displays three gold coronets. This heraldic symbol is a collaboration with Hull City Council and connects the team's identity to the city's heritage. A small, gold-embroidered tiger head is located beneath the rear collar.
Completing the matchday outfit are white shorts and blue-and-white hooped socks. Branding appears in gold for the manufacturer Oxen, while sponsor logos for Corendon Airlines on the front and McVitie's on the sleeves are rendered in white. The club stated the inspiration clearly: "The Three Coronets, which draws inspiration from the 1935-36 season's royal blue and white colors, reflecting Kingston upon Hull's civic heritage."
When will fans see the kit in action?
Its first competitive outing is scheduled for the Carabao Cup match away at Sunderland. This provides a notable cup tie for the new strip's introduction before it is potentially used in select Premier League away games where colour clashes occur. The team's next league assignment is a significant test away to fourth-placed Chelsea on September 12, a match that will test their early-season resilience. Fans can track all the team's upcoming commitments on the club's fixtures page.
How does the kit launch fit with the full squad's situation?
The kit reveal comes as manager Liam Rosenior manages a squad with several key absences. Currently sidelined are Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, and Óscar Zambrano. Their return timelines are important for squad depth, especially with a busy schedule ahead. Supporters can monitor the latest availability updates on the official injuries page. The new third kit will be worn by a squad that has shown solid defensive organisation early on, a trait they will need against Chelsea's attack.
The 2026-27 third kit is now available for purchase. Hull City's next match is away to Chelsea on September 12, 2026.
