Following the announcement of a brand-new set of kit guidelines back in March 2025, Footy Headlines can confirm that the new rules for Benfica's kits will officially come into effect from the 2026-27 season.
Confirmed: Benfica Introduces All-New Kit Guidelines, Bans Monochrome Logos
The upcoming 2025-26 kits will not follow these new regulations as their designs were already finalized by Adidas long before the guidelines were announced.
Benfica Kit Rules to Be Effective From the 2026-27 Season
The new guidelines, which Footy Headlines first reported on in September 2024, are designed to preserve and protect the club's traditional identity. They will enforce a consistent look for the home and away kits and ensure the club crest is always represented correctly.
The key rules are as follows:
- Full-Color Crest: The club crest must always be in its original, full-color version. Monochrome logos will no longer be permitted on any of the three kits.
- Home Kit: The home shirt must be red, paired with white shorts and either red or black socks.
- Away Kit: The away shirt must be white. Red accents are permitted.
- Third Kit: Adidas will have creative freedom for the third kit's design and color, but it must still feature the full-color crest.
In summary, from the 2026-27 season, fans can expect a return to a more traditional and consistent identity for the Portuguese club.
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