Everton Kit History
Everton kit history goes back to 1878, and it took the club until 1901 to settle on royal blue. Below, you'll find the kit makers and sponsors behind the Toffees' most famous shirts. Filter by home, away, third or retro to find the kits from your era.
Makers and sponsors over time
- Umbro1974–1983
- Le Coq Sportif1983–1986
- Umbro1986–2000
- Puma2000–2004
- Umbro2004–2009
- Le Coq Sportif2009–2012
- Nike2012–2014
- Umbro2014–2020
- Hummel2020–2024
- Castore2024–today
- No sponsorUntil 1979
- Hafnia1979–1985
- NEC1985–1995
- Danka1995–1997
- One-2-One1997–2002
- Kejian2002–2004
- Chang2004–2017
- SportPesa2017–2020
- Cazoo2020–2022
- Stake2022–2026
- CMC Markets2026–today
The kit archive
Retro
1892 Limited Edition
A limited-edition tribute from the year Everton moved to Goodison Park.
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1985 Home
From Le Coq Sportif's mid-80s spell, when Everton won the 1985 league title.
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26/27 Home (Player Version)
Royal blue and white, the look Everton have worn since 1901.
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26/27 Home (Yellow Trim)
Royal blue with white and yellow details.
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How Everton Found Their Royal Blue
Everton started out in 1878 as St. Domingo's, and research suggests the first shirts were blue and white stripes. Because new players often turned up in their old clubs' shirts, the club had them all dyed black and added a scarlet sash, a look that earned the side the nickname 'the Black Watch'. The royal blue shirts that fans know today finally arrived in 1901.
Some of the best-loved kits came in the 1980s. Le Coq Sportif took over from Umbro in 1983 with a shadow-striped design that is now seen as a classic, and Howard Kendall's side wore it to win the 1984 FA Cup.
Hafnia became the first shirt sponsor in 1979, and Chang's long run lasted from 2004 to 2017. Castore makes the 2026/27 kits, with CMC Markets on the front.
FAQs
Why do Everton wear blue?
Everton adopted royal blue shirts in 1901. Before that, the club tried several looks, including blue and white stripes and an all-black kit with a scarlet sash.
Why were Everton called the Black Watch?
In the early 1880s, Everton played in black shirts with a red sash. The look reminded people of the Black Watch army regiment, which gave the team that nickname.
Who were Everton's previous shirt sponsors?
Hafnia (1979-85), NEC (1985-95), Danka, One-2-One, Kejian and Chang (2004-17) all sponsored the shirt. More recently, Stake spent four seasons as main partner before moving to the sleeve.
Who is Everton's shirt sponsor?
CMC Markets. The firm signed a multi-year deal in 2026 to go on the front of the men's, women's and Under-21s shirts from the 2026/27 season.
What is the best Everton kit of all time?
It comes down to taste, but Le Coq Sportif's 1983 shirt, with its shadow stripes, is widely seen as a classic. Everton wore it when winning the 1984 FA Cup.
