It's time for another Premier Leagueseason.
There is renewed excitement in the league after this summer's World Cup. There were 182 EPL players in the tournament, making it the league with the most players in the competition.
Erling Haaland captured the globe's attention this summer with his fun-loving personality
representing Norway at the World Cup. He will continue his scoring ways with Manchester City.Bukayo Saka is back with defending Premier League champion Arsenal after England finished in third place at the World Cup.
The Gunners kick off the 2026-27 Premier League season Friday, Aug. 21 in a match against promoted Coventry City. All 20 clubs will play in the opening
weekend.
For many football fans, the Premier League represents, class, tradition and honor. Not only does the football seek to uphold that standard, but so does every element of the game, including the kits.
Like South Korea in the World Cup, a handful of Premier League clubs embraced purple this season, automatically giving them a leg up on the most-stylish kit conversation. Adding a collar to a kit is always a fan favorite.
Here are the best (and worst) Premier League kits of the 2026-27 season:
Best Premier League kits 2026
10. Newcastle United - Third
Newcastle United didn't do anything too snazzy for theirthird kit. But the vibrant purple base and clean dark purple stripes are a solid combination.
Maker: Adidas
9. Manchester City - Away
Manchester City deviated from their signature sky blue for their fantasticaway kit. It has a black base with light yellow around the neck and sleeves. The subtle bees that create a pattern on the base, representing the city's working class, really set this apart.
Maker: Puma
8. Bournemouth - Third
Bournemouth's snazzy lilac away kitwith a zig zag pattern feels retro yet fresh. BUT we cannot get their superbthird kitout of our heads. It features a luxe cream base and a crisp black collar with gold accents. Even with the Pepto-Bismol pink sponsorship logo, this one feels timeless.
Maker: Hummel
7. Crystal Palace - Away
Crystal Palace impressed with their away kit by embracing their eagle crest and putting a feather pattern against a black base. The pop of color with the red and blue stripes at the collarbone makes this extra sporty.
Maker: Macron
6. Arsenal - Away
This is far from the first time Arsenal has brought back the bruised banana look, but this season's away kit puts the signature zig zag pattern on a blue base. The color choice, along with the red and yellow stripes, makes the design interesting without feeling like a total cop-out.
Maker: Adidas
5. Manchester United - Third
At first glance, Manchester United's third kit is nothing special. But when you realize there's roses drawn in the chest area and sleeves, representing the iconic Salford Lads Club, this one becomes magical.
Maker: Adidas
4. Fulham - Away
Fulham utilized a popular pattern for their away kit. They turned heads with a distorted red and black checkerboard. And then of course adding a clean white collar grounds this look very well.
Maker: Adidas
3. Chelsea - Away
Chelsea's away kit is sleek with a solid black base. The ornamental leaves around the collar and sleeves demand serious respect.
Maker: Nike
2. Leeds United - Away
Bright yellow is a dangerous color to make for the base of a kit, but Leeds United did a good job with their eye-catching away kit. They kept the design monochromatic and didn't try to force other colors in. Shoutout to Red Bull, the club's kit sponsor, for allowing their logo to be black for the sleek look. The subtle pattern of the rosette crest commemorates the city's 400th(!) anniversary and is the perfect touch.
Maker: Adidas
1. Tottenham - Third
Tottenham has a sporty yet classic look for its third kit, inspired by the '90s. It has a rich purple base and vertical stripes in a darker color. A subtle wavy pattern underneath adds dynamic. A collar makes this an instant fan favorite. This kit simply has everything you could ask for!
Maker: Nike
Worst Premier League kits
3. Chelsea - Home
Chelsea decided to put a big ole stamp of their crest on the front of their home kitand call it a day. It's not sporty or chic, just ick.
Maker: Nike
2. Crystal Palace - Home
Crystal Palace's home kitis way too busy. It would be one thing if the design just let the sash be the statement. It's a tribute to the 50th anniversary of when the sash first appeared on the club's kit. Instead of this being a classic, there's a whole stripe situation on the shoulders that does not work.
Maker: Macron
1. Tottenham - Away
I don't even know how to describe the eyesore that is Tottenham's away kit... Rainbow disco extravaganza?
Maker: Nike
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Top 10 Premier League kits for 2026-27 EPL season, and 3 worst
