Sunderland AFC is excited to unveil the Club’s striking 2025-26 third kit, a bold design that proudly celebrates the Black Cats legacy.
The new kit will be available to buy from 8:00 AM on Friday, 15 August, both online and at the Stadium of Light club store. Fans visiting the store that morning can also enjoy a special launch event, full of Wearside pride and Black Cat spirit.
Inspired by the Black Cats Identity
This season’s third kit is more than just a jersey – it’s a story woven into fabric.
The shirt features a deep black patterned base, made from a mandala of 11 black cats – representing every player on the pitch. Sleek gunmetal grey accents nod to Sunderland’s legendary nickname: The Black Cats.
Front and center is a bold black cat crest, while the back of the collar showcases piercing amber cat eyes – a symbol of determination, focus, and unforgettable battles for promotion.
The Origin of “The Black Cats”
This kit honors more than just players – it celebrates the city’s unique history.
The Black Cats nickname dates back to 1805, when a man standing guard at a gun battery in Roker thought he heard a baby crying. He soon discovered it was a black cat, wailing so loudly that he believed it was a devil.
Locals teased him, and the site became known as Black Cat Battery. Years later, when the football club moved nearby, the nickname stuck – and the legend began.
Launching with Local Pride
At the center of the kit launch is Sunderland-born DJ L.P. Rhythm, fresh off achieving BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record.
Representing Sunderland on the global music stage, L.P. brings the launch to life with a sense of homegrown pride. He’ll return for a homecoming show later this year, reinforcing the bond between club, culture, and community.
桑德兰足球俱乐部欣然发布全新设计的2025-26赛季第三球衣，这款球衣设计大胆、造型抢眼，自豪地致敬俱乐部的“黑猫”传承。
新款球衣将于8月15日（星期五）上午8:00起线上商城及光明球场俱乐部商店同步发售。当天早上前往商店的球迷，还能参与一场充满威尔赛德精神与黑猫热情的特别发布活动。
感源自“黑猫”身份
这款新赛季第三球衣不仅仅是一件球衣，更是一段被织入布料中的故事。
球衣采用深黑色图案底纹，由11只黑猫组成的曼陀罗图案精心打造——象征场上奋战的11位球员。搭配流畅的枪灰色细节设计，致敬桑德兰的传奇昵称：“黑猫”。
球衣正面胸口印有醒目的黑猫徽章，衣领背部则展示出一双锐利的琥珀色猫眼——象征着球队的决心、专注，以及那些难忘的冲超之战。
“黑猫”绰号的由来
这款球衣不仅致敬球员，更庆祝这座城市的独特历史。
“黑猫”这一昵称可以追溯到1805年，当时，一名士兵驻守在罗克的一座炮台，警戒拿破仑军舰入侵。一天夜里，他听到疑似婴儿啼哭的声音，走近一看，发现是一只黑猫在嚎叫，声音之大令他误以为遇到了恶魔。
此事在当地引发笑谈，炮台因此得名为“黑猫炮台”。多年后，当足球俱乐部迁至附近，这一称呼便自然传承下来，成为今日的传奇。
本土自豪感的发布活动
本次球衣发布的主角是出生于桑德兰的DJ L.P. Rhythm，他刚刚凭借新作荣登BBC Radio 1“最热单曲”榜单。
如今，L.P.代表桑德兰走上国际音乐舞台，并为本次球衣发布注入地道的本土自豪感。他还将于今年晚些时候回到家乡举办专属演出，再度连接起俱乐部、文化与社区之间的深厚纽带。
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