When City and PUMA opened up our AI Creator in December 2024 with the prize of the best shirt being worn on pitch as City’s Third kit during the 2026/27 season, we received a flood of entries.
One of those came from Elliott Lacey, a lifelong Blue.
Buy our 2026/27 Third kit here
After making the shortlist, his kit was one of 10 that fans all over the world could vote for. And it won!
It has a white base split by a central two-tone sash, half sky blue, half navy, running the length of the shirt with a subtle gradient effect that shifts as it catches the light.
It may be a third kit, but it is the first of its kind - designed by one of us, chosen by all of us.
During our recent photoshoot with the new number, we invited Elliott down to be one of the first people to see his design come to life.
Watch the video at the top of the page...
Buy our 2026/27 PUMA Third kit!
Designed by one of us, chosen by all of us...
Our 2026/27 Third Kit was created using PUMA AI Creator, a custom generative AI tool that turns written prompts into kit designs within seconds.
Launched in December 2024, the AI Creator put tangible creative influence into the hands of fans through prompts and intuitive editing tools, with no design experience required.
Cityzens from over 200 countries brought forward their vision for what the third kit should look like, resulting in over 180,000 unique shirts with a shortlist opened up to a vote.
And you can buy the winner right now!
The 2026/27 Manchester City Third Kit is available at mancity.com/shop and Manchester City Official Stores, with 10% off for Members and Seasoncard holders.
If buying online, the discount will be automatically applied when logged in with your Member account.
Free delivery over £90/US$100/130euros, or visit our Stadium, Arndale or Trafford Centre stores.
