Images purporting to show FC Barcelona's third kit for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, according to Footy Headlines, the kit-tracking publication that has built a record of early manufacturer leaks.
Footy Headlines published the report without providing detailed design specifics in the version available to Touchline. The site has previously broken accurate kit leaks for a number of European clubs ahead of official announcements, though unverified imagery of this kind carries no guarantee of authenticity until a manufacturer or club confirms it.
Barcelona's kits are produced by Nike, and the club typically unveils its seasonal ranges in the summer preceding each campaign. A third kit for 26-27 would not ordinarily be expected to reach shelves until mid-2026 at the earliest, meaning any leaked imagery is operating well ahead of the commercial release window.
Kit leaks have become a routine feature of the football calendar. Manufacturers produce samples months in advance, and images have a way of reaching specialist outlets long before any official reveal. For supporters, the cycle of rumour and confirmation has become as familiar as the pre-season itself — though clubs and their kit partners rarely comment on unverified material.
Barcelona have not issued any statement regarding the reported images. Whether the design shown reflects the final product, or represents an earlier iteration since revised, is not known at this stage.