Aksel Kryhlmand
Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025-26 away shirt welcomes you to match day in the year 2082
Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025/26 away kit has surfaced ahead of its official launch, and it’s turning heads with a bold new aesthetic, futuristic concept, and a design twist that looks 57 years into the future.
According to images leaked via Sneaker Market RO, the new Nike change strip opts for a sleek all-black theme laced with subtle detailing and a space-age vibe. And based on Nike’s own reported description, the kit is more than just a jersey, it’s a time capsule.
“Welcome to Matchday in 2082”
The official Nike tagline that accompanies the kit takes a bold leap:
Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025-26 away shirt welcomes you to match day in the year 2082.
Designed as a piece of “London-inspired battle armour,” the shirt uses a futuristic criss-cross pattern of black squares. Within each vertical stripe runs the word “SPURS” in capital letters, a subtle branding touch barely visible from a distance but intricately layered on closer inspection.
The shirt is completed with a round neckline trimmed with grey piping. The shorts and socks follow suit in full black, giving the entire kit a stealthy, unified aesthetic.
A Throwback to the Future
While the concept looks ahead, the kit also pays homage to Spurs’ history with black kits. It marks the club’s first predominantly black away kit in over a decade. The last one came in 2014/15 under kit maker Under Armour, when a striking fluorescent-striped shirt earned cult status among fans.
Even further back, in the 2012/13 campaign, Tottenham donned a black-and-grey third kit. Both previous efforts were embraced by supporters, and the new Nike version, with its minimalist yet textured look, is likely to follow in their footsteps.
Fans React to the “Futuristic Armour”
Reactions to the kit online have ranged from admiration to intrigue, with many fans applauding the stripped-down modernity of the design. Others have welcomed the return of black kits, noting the shirt’s urban vibe and wearable streetwear appeal.
The kit ties in nicely with the club’s current sense of renewal. New manager Thomas Frank has arrived to lead Spurs into a new chapter, and the kit’s theme of the “future” aligns neatly with that ambition.
Home and Third Kit Round-Up
Tottenham have already released their home shirt, under the slogan “Take a vow,” which introduces a new grey and ashen-slate pattern beneath the navy sleeves. The traditional lilywhite front remains, offering continuity with a twist.
Early leaks also suggest that the 2025/26 third kit will feature a yellow and navy colourway, a vibrant contrast to the dark away strip.
Long-Term Partnership With Nike
Spurs’ evolving kit identity has been shaped by Nike since 2017. The deal, extended in 2018 to run through 2033, is one of the longest in the sportswear giant’s portfolio. At a reported £30 million per season, the agreement ranks among the most lucrative in the Premier League.
When Will the Kit Drop?
An official release is expected imminently, with last season’s away kit revealed around the same time. With the Thomas Frank era set to begin in earnest, the new black kit could be a symbolic outfit for a new direction, dark, bold, futuristic, and battle-ready.
For now, all eyes are on the launch window, but based on the early reception, Tottenham fans may already be lining up to suit up like it’s 2082.