Man Utd forced to change 2026/27 third kit for Champions League clashes as club release explanation

MANCHESTER UNITED have explained why they have been forced to make a change to their third kit’s design in the Champions League. The Red Devils are back in Europe’s premiere competition for the first time in three years, meaning this will be the club’s first under the Swiss-league style format introduced in the 2024/25 season. Man Utd have released a statement explaining why their third kit will be different in the Champions LeagueCredit: Refer to source The club have showed off a vertical design of logos on the kit Credit: X formerly Twitter / @ManUtd Michael Carrick‘s team will find out who they will face when the fixture list is drawn on August 26. However, Man Utd have already been forced into making one alteration from their domestic plans because of their third kit. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! The club’s new third kit was released on Friday with three central logos of the famous devil crest, Snapdragon fireball and adidas‘ three-stripe emblem. This design was agreed between all parties to mark a fresh style and clean look unique for this season. But a club statement has also revealed why the Snapdragon symbol will NOT be present on their shirts when they use it in the Champions League. It said: “The Reds are due to sport the jersey when required across domestic competition this term, although UEFA rules mean that the ‘Snapdragon’ wordmark will be added to our players’ shirts for any Champions League matches it is worn in. “This is because the same version of a logo must be used across all of a club’s kits in the tournament, so the sponsor on the third strip needs to match that on our new home and away releases, which feature the wordmark.” Snapdragon have been Man Utd’s front-of-shirt sponsor since the start of the 2024/25 campaign. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS The club’s kits will also be manufactured by adidas until 2033 after signing a 10-year extension in 2023 worth a minimum of £900million. Earlier this month they signed a deal with Betway as a training kit sponsor worth £20m a season. Carrick’s side will kick off their Premier League season with an away trip to newly-promoted Hull on Saturday. They then host fellow promoted club Ipswich at Old Trafford the following Sunday. Ticket + hotel room for Man Utd games GET tickets to see Man Utd at Old Trafford with our hand-picked deals. The packages include an official match ticket and an overnight stay in a nearby hotel. Man United Home Games⚽ 30 Aug v Ipswich — BOOK HERE⚽ 13 Sep v Manchester City — BOOK HERE⚽ 10 Oct v Tottenham Hotspur — BOOK HERE⚽ 24 Oct v Bournemouth — BOOK HERE⚽ 7 Nov v Aston Villa — BOOK HERE More games available here. *If you click on a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue. Comment now