Premier League kids: the kits of English clubs

Arsenal, Liverpool and the two Manchesters in junior size

Kids' shirts reflect the outfits of the major English clubs. Arsenal, founded in 1886 under the name of Dial Square among the workers of the royal arsenal in Woolwich, has been wearing adidas since 2019 and remains the only club to finish a Premier League season without a single defeat, in 2003-2004. Liverpool, established in 1892, reunited with adidas in 2025 for the third time in its history. In Manchester, United, created in 1878 by railway workers under the name of Newton Heath, has been dressed by adidas since 2015, while Manchester City, originating in 1880 from St Mark's parish, has been playing in Puma since 2019 and was, in 2017-2018, the first team to reach a hundred points in the league.

The other leagues and adult kits

If your child follows a different league, the Liga page gathers the junior kits of Spanish clubs, Bundesliga those of German clubs, and Ligue 1 the French colours. The shirts of national teams are collected in Nations, the less exposed leagues in Other clubs, and the Teams page brings together all the kids' kits. For a parent who wants to wear the same colours as their son or daughter, the adult models can be found in Premier League.

Supporter version or authentic for an English junior shirt

Most kids' shirts are offered in supporter version: thicker and more durable fabric, straight cut that allows for shoulder freedom, badges and logos often embroidered or sewn, which withstand repeated washes of an outfit worn at school as well as football. The authentic version, available for example for Arsenal, reflects the players' outfit: fitted cut, lighter and more breathable fabric, heat-sealed badges to reduce weight. It suits a slim young player who wants exactly the shirt seen on the pitch, but it fits close to the body: take the size up if your child is between sizes or in a growth spurt.

Home, away, third or long sleeves: which kit to choose

The home shirt remains the safest choice for a young supporter: red with white sleeves at Arsenal, red at Liverpool as well as Manchester United, sky blue at Manchester City. The away and third kits change colour and pattern every year, making them more original pieces to complete a shirt collection. For Saturday morning matches in the height of winter or afternoons in the stands, the long-sleeve versions of Liverpool and Manchester United avoid the need to add an extra layer on top, and the track pants in the colours of Arsenal or Liverpool complete the warm-up outfit.

Dress a young fan of Premier League at the right time

The shirts of English clubs refresh every summer, which regularly releases the previous models. During Black Friday and the holiday season, the child Promo page is the first place to look for a gift in the colours of Liverpool or Manchester City. The winter sales followed by the French Days for kids in spring take over, before the summer sales and the return to training, when the third and away kits often go on Clearance.

Frequently asked questions

What size shirt should I get for an 8-year-old?

Kids' shirts are available by age range or size in centimetres. Measure your child and choose the range that includes them; if in doubt, the larger size allows for growth and washing.

Can I personalise a kid's shirt from Premier League?

Personalising a name and number uses the official typography of the English league. Check before purchase if the option is available on the chosen model, as a personalised shirt is generally not refundable or exchangeable.

How to wash a child's football shirt without damaging the badge?

Turn the shirt inside out, wash it at a maximum of thirty degrees without fabric softener, and let it dry flat, away from a radiator. Avoid the tumble dryer and iron on heat-sealed logos, which may risk peeling off or cracking.

When do new shirts for English clubs come out?

Clubs in the Premier League usually unveil their home kit between May and July, then the away and third during the summer, before the league resumes in August. Kids' sizes often come out at the same time as adult sizes.

Which club won the very first Premier League?

Manchester United won the first edition, in 1992-1993, the year when the first division clubs left the Football League to create the Premier League. This should fuel discussions with a young fan of the Red Devils.