West Ham United’s new 2026/27 third kit has appeared online before its official release after being listed by US retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods.
The premature retail drop has revealed the first clear look at New Balance’s third strip since replacing Umbro as West Ham’s kit manufacturer.
Footy Headlines reports that the shirt uses a predominantly white and pale-blue base, with a bright cyan watercolour-style pattern running across the front.
Solid cyan panels feature on the shoulders and sleeves, while the collar trim follows the same colour scheme. The New Balance logo, West Ham crest and BOYLE Sports sponsor are all presented in monochrome black.
New Balance delivers West Ham’s boldest kit of the season
The third kit is completed by cyan shorts and socks, creating a much brighter look than the home and away strips already released.
West Ham have entered a new commercial era this summer after ending their long relationship with Umbro. ReadWestHam previously examined how the first New Balance home kit became part of the club’s wider Championship reset.
The leaked third shirt continues the manufacturer’s attempt to give each strip a distinct identity.
The cyan graphic is the most eye-catching element and moves away from the traditional claret, blue and white combinations normally associated with West Ham.
BOYLE Sports will remain on the front of the club’s home, away and third kits this season after West Ham confirmed an extension to the sponsorship agreement in June.
The appearance of the full strip on a major retailer’s website suggests an official release could now be close.
West Ham have not yet announced the shirt or confirmed when it will go on sale, so the design should still be treated as leaked rather than officially launched.
