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Preston North End 2026-27 Castore Third Kit: A Bold Red Design for the Championship
Jul
Preston North End (PNE) fans have another exciting release to look forward to ahead of the new EFL Championship campaign. Following the launches of their home and away strips, the club has officially unveiled their brand-new Castore third kit for the 2026-27 season.
Here is a breakdown of the design details, the continued local sponsorship, and when you can get your hands on it.
Kit Design and Features
The new PNE third kit departs from the club’s traditional white and navy colorways, introducing a vibrant and eye-catching aesthetic. Based on the promotional releases, here are the standout details of the new strip:
• Vibrant Red Base: The shirt features a striking red primary color, complemented by darker maroon panels across the shoulders.
• Intricate Pattern: A close-up look reveals a subtle, tonal linework pattern across the body of the shirt, reminiscent of topographical contour maps or fingerprint lines.
• Contrasting Accents: The bold red design is balanced out by a clean white collar and matching white sleeve cuffs.
• Monochrome Crest: The classic Preston North End club crest—featuring the iconic lamb and flag alongside the “PP” and “ESTABLISHED 1880” text—is rendered in a sleek, monochrome white outline.
• Castore Branding: The standard Castore winged logo is prominently featured on the right side of the chest in white.
The SpudBros Era Continues
Displayed across the center of the shirt is the “SPUD BROS” sponsor logo. The logo is featured in a bold, retro-style white typography with a 3D drop-shadow effect that blends seamlessly with the kit’s red background.
The partnership between PNE and SpudBros represents a massive local success story.
• What started as a humble hot potato cart on the Preston Flag Market in 1955 has transformed into a viral TikTok sensation.
• The Preston-based brand, run by proud Prestonians, boasts a following of over six million online.
• SpudBros became the club’s main front-of-shirt sponsor for the first team starting in the 2025/26 season.
The 2026-27 third kit proudly continues this celebrated local collaboration, merging modern football fashion with a brand deeply rooted in the city’s heritage.