Nottingham Forest 2025/26 Home Kit: adidas Revives Iconic Stripes for 160th Anniversary

Nottingham Forest and adidas have unveiled a home shirt for the 2025/26 season that pays homage to the club’s storied past while looking ahead to a return to European competition. As the Reds celebrate their 160th anniversary, the design draws heavily from the successful 1980s and 1990s era, bringing back the classic striped look for the first time in seven years.

A nod to the 1980s and 1990s glory years

The new strip marks the first time since 2018 that adidas has featured stripes on Forest’s home shirt. The design takes direct inspiration from the kits worn during the club’s most successful period, when European trophies were won. It aims to resonate with older supporters who remember those glory days while also appealing to a younger generation of fans.

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Classic fold-over collar returns

A standout feature of the 2025/26 home kit is the fold-over collar, a detail not seen on a Nottingham Forest shirt for several seasons. This retro element mirrors the early 1990s kits and has been welcomed back by supporters. The shirt will be paired with white shorts featuring red adidas Three Stripes, and red socks embroidered with “NFFC”.

European football inspires the season ahead

With Forest set to compete in European competition for the first time in 30 years, the kit symbolises the blend of heritage and ambition that defines the modern club. The design serves as a visual link between past European successes and the renewed hope surrounding the current squad.