Footy Headlines can exclusively leak that Benfica will feature the iconic Adidas Trefoil logo on their away kit for the 2026-27 season.
This move signals a significant step up in the club's partnership with Adidas and suggests they will be promoted to an 'Elite' club.
Benfica to Get Trefoil Logo in 26-27 Season
Benfica will receive the Trefoil logo on their away kit for the 2026-27 season. This news aligns perfectly with Adidas's overall strategy for the 2026-27 season.
As previously revealed by Footy Headlines, Adidas will be shifting the Trefoil logo from the third kits (as seen in 25-26 season) to the away kits for all their elite clubs. Benfica receiving a Trefoil away kit confirms they are set to be part of this Trefoil collection.
Adidas to Bring Trefoil Logo to 26-27 Away Kits
Based on Benfica's own strict kit guidelines, which will be effective from the 2026-27 season, we have a clear idea of what the kit will look like.
- The away shirt must be white.
- The Adidas Trefoil logo will likely be red.
- The full-color club crest is mandatory, as monochrome logos are forbidden under the new rules.
Benfica Kit Rules to Be Effective From the 2026-27 Season
Benfica to Become Adidas Elite Team?
The inclusion of Benfica in the 26-27 Trefoil program strongly implies they will be elevated to an "Elite" club status. This would be a major development for the Lisbon-based club.
Benfica Unhappy With Adidas for Not Becoming Adidas Elite Team
As an elite team, Benfica would receive authentic player-issue kits featuring Adidas's latest performance technology (expected to be called Climacool+). They would also benefit from a broader range of apparel and a greater global marketing focus from Adidas.
After being notably excluded from the 25-26 Trefoil third kit collection, this development indicates that the club's reported unhappiness with Adidas has been resolved, placing them among the brand's elite teams.
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