Ajax to Wear Third Kit at Home Against Benfica Due to Kit Clash
Ajax is set to wear their third kit during their upcoming home match against Benfica in the Champions League. This decision arises from a kit clash that violates UEFA’s color regulations.
Kit Clash Regulations Impacting Ajax
UEFA’s strict color guidelines have forced Ajax to abandon their iconic red and white home strip. Benfica’s new 2025-2026 kit lineup lacks sufficient contrast with Ajax’s traditional home attire. The home kit is primarily red, the away kit is white, and their third kit is an off-white tone.
Previous Kit Changes
This situation is not unprecedented. Ajax previously switched kits in the 2018-2019 season due to a similar issue with Benfica. However, Ajax wore their home colors during a meeting in 2022, which resulted in a 1-0 defeat. In the current match, Ajax was hopeful to wear their home kit but were informed it was not a viable option.
- Ajax’s Home Kit: Red and white
- Benfica’s Home Kit: Red
- Benfica’s Away Kit: White
- Benfica’s Third Kit: Off-white
Youth League Matchup
In a related event, Ajax’s U19 team will also face Benfica earlier in the day as part of the Youth League. They will don their blue away kit since there is no available third kit with the appropriate sponsor logo for the academy teams.
The kit clash raises questions about the impact on home advantage. Fans and analysts alike are encouraged to share their thoughts on Ajax’s forced switch from its traditional colors at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
