Ranking the 5 Best EFL Championship Kits of the 2025/26 Season

The Championship never disappoints when it comes to football kits. Some clubs go bold, others lean into nostalgia, and every now and then a design comes along that just works. The 2025/26 season has delivered some seriously sharp looks across the league.

Here’s a ranked look at five of the best kits lighting up the EFL Championship this year.

5. Hull City (Home)

Hull City’s home kit this season leans heavily into club identity. The shirt keeps the traditional amber base but adds a nod to the early 1990s Tigers sides with bold tiger-print sleeves in black and amber.

The body of the shirt is clean and simple, while the sleeves bring all the personality. A black collar and subtle seam detailing keep the design sharp without overcomplicating things. Paired with black shorts and amber socks, it’s a very classic Hull look.

4. Coventry City (Home)

Coventry City’s home shirt continues the Sky Blues tradition but adds a bit of modern texture. The classic sky-blue base remains front and centre, maintaining the unmistakable identity the club has worn for decades.

Subtle graphic patterns run through the fabric, giving the shirt a layered look without overwhelming the clean colour palette. The Hummel chevrons down the sleeves add a retro sportswear vibe that always suits Coventry kits.

3. Oxford United (Away)

Oxford United went bold with their alternate kits this season, and the away design stands out for its colour choices and storytelling. The design language across the set draws inspiration from the city’s architecture and heritage.

Coventry's shirt features a striking colour palette with sharp contrasting trim and subtle pinstripe elements built into the fabric. The most eye-catching detail is the woven pinstripe pattern that runs through the shirt. It adds texture without cluttering the overall look.

2. Ipswich Town (Third)

Ipswich Town’s third kit for the 25/26 season might be the most visually striking kit the club has released in years. The design uses a dark base colour with electric blue accents, creating a bold contrast that instantly pops on the pitch.

The shirt celebrates club heritage by placing the Suffolk Punch horse emblem prominently on the chest, a first for an Ipswich kit. A tonal pattern blends stripes with a distressed horse motif across the fabric, giving the shirt real character.

1. Hull City (Third)

Hull City’s third kit easily takes the top spot this season. Instead of sticking with the club’s traditional amber and black, the design goes completely left field with a light blue base and a subtle floral pattern across the shirt.

Dark blue trim adds contrast around the collar and sleeves, while the monochrome detailing keeps the shirt feeling stylish rather than loud. The floral graphic gives the fabric depth and makes the kit stand out from the usual Championship designs.