A Tribute to the 1980s: New Balance and FC Porto Unveil 2026/27 Home Kit

A modern take on the club's iconic identity, honoring a defining year and the enduring bond between team, city and supporters.

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• Commemorates 20 years since FC Porto's historic 2006 success.

• Engineered4 with New Balance's latest performance technology for comfort and breathability.

Boston, MA - May 18, 2026 - New Balance and FC Porto unveiled the new FC Porto 2026-27 home kit, at the national champions' coronation match against Santa Clara on May 16, marking 20 years since the club's historic 2006 success.

The new jersey is a modern interpretation of the Dragons' classic identity resonating with FC Porto supporters through the club's culture and tradition, while also serving as a tribute to the 1980s and the decade's distinctive aesthetic. Wide blue-and-white stripes, an embroidered crest, a v-neck collar, and red velvet numbers recreate the characteristic style of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Made using New Balance's latest engineered performance technology, the jersey integrates mesh zones for breathability, ensuring comfort is as important as the look.

"For the home kit, it is important that every detail reflects the club's identity as well as its tradition," said Kenny McCallum, Senior Director of New Balance Football Product. "From the classic collar to the iconic blue and white stripes, these elements create a connection between the fans and the club they love."

The New Balance FC Porto home kit will be available to purchase on May 18 at 10:00am BST from https://www.newbalance.com and select FC Porto stores and online.

About New Balance Football

New Balance Football takes an original approach to designing and developing product, focusing on the unique needs of the player and the game. This is reflected in the quality of the sponsorships it has secured, including an enviable lineup of some of the world's great football clubs including FC Porto, LOSC Lille, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Atalanta BC, as well as a roster of topflight players who excel at the highest level of the game. For more information about New Balance Football, visit https://www.newbalance.com/football. New Balance Football can be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About New Balance

New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. New Balance employs 14,000 associates around the globe, and in 2025 reported worldwide sales of $9.2 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance's U.S. sales. To learn more about New Balance, please visit newbalance.com; for the latest press information visit newbalance.newsmarket.com.

About FC Porto

Futebol Clube do Porto is the current Portuguese football champion. With 31 national titles in its record, it is also the most successful Portuguese club internationally, having won seven international competitions, including the prestigious Champions League twice and the World Champion title twice. Founded in 1893, FC Porto has a motto that makes it a club whose identity is defined by victory: "Our Destiny is to Win."