The first look at Celtic’s third kit for 2027/28 has surfaced before the official launch, and the preview image gives supporters a clear sense of the direction the club is taking. In a season where Celtic already have their green and white hoops home kit, black and green vertical stripes away kit and Lisbon Lions Legacy third kit in use, the leak adds another layer to the ongoing conversation around how often the club refreshes its merchandise.
What stands out most from the leaked image is the colourway. The preview shows a black and blanch brown design, which immediately separates it from the club’s traditional home identity and from the current third strip tied to the Lisbon Lions Legacy. That matters because third kits are always judged on two levels at once: how closely they connect to the club’s history, and how much they appeal as a modern release.
What the leaked image shows
The visible details in the preview are limited, but they are enough to give a basic read on the design. The shirt appears to lean heavily on black, with blanch brown elements helping define the look. Even in an early leak, that combination suggests a strip built to stand apart rather than echo the familiar green and white hoops associated with Celtic Park.
There is also a wider context here. Celtic’s current third kit, the Lisbon Lions Legacy design, has already split opinion, and the club have also faced criticism from fans over the frequency of new merchandise ranges. So while a leak like this naturally creates excitement, it also feeds into a broader debate about whether each new release feels meaningful or simply another entry in a busy product cycle.
The historical link is still impossible to ignore, though. Celtic’s Lisbon Lions Legacy references the 1967 European Cup win, which remains one of the club’s defining moments. That gives any related kit an added emotional weight, even when the design itself is the main talking point.
For now, the key takeaway is simple: this is an early glimpse rather than a finished reveal, but it is enough to start the conversation. Supporters now know the next Celtic third kit is leaning into a black and blanch brown look, and that alone will be enough to divide opinion well before the official 2027/28 launch.
