Manchester City shirts
Find here the Manchester City jerseys and the official Citizens collection: sky blue home, away, third, in supporter and player versions, adult and child sizes.
The club is dressed by Puma, and the shop also includes tracksuits, shorts, and training tops.
Manchester City, the power of recent English football
City has become the dominant club in the English league in just over fifteen years. The takeover by an Emirati fund in the mid-2000s provided the club with resources it had never had before, and the appointment of Pep Guardiola turned this financial power into a playing identity.
The result is a series of champion titles in England without recent equivalent, a Champions League finally won, and a treble of league-cup-Europe achieved in quick succession. Few clubs have experienced such a rapid rise to the top of European football.
Etihad Stadium, with fifty-three thousand seats, replaced Maine Road in the early 2000s. It's the heart of an entire sporting complex, built on former industrial land in east Manchester.
Sky blue, a rare colour
City's sky blue is one of the most identifiable colours in English football, precisely because few clubs use it. It is paired with white on the shorts, a combination the club maintains from one kit to the next.
The circular crest, featuring its ship and the Lancashire rose, completes the visual identity. The ship recalls the shipping canal that brought prosperity to the city, a detail sometimes repeated as a pattern in the kits.
Home, away, third: which one to choose?
The home shirt is the sky blue of the Etihad, the one that most supporters buy and remains identifiable long after.
The away shirt changes its base colour each year, often darker or in a colour not used at home. It's the one that's easiest to wear in everyday life.
The third kit takes the most freedoms in design and is produced in smaller quantities. It's the one that becomes sought after once it's sold out.
Supporter version or player version?
The supporter version has a straight, looser fit, made from breathable yet soft material. It's suitable for wearing at the stadium or on the street, and the default choice if you're unsure.
The player version, known as authentic, mirrors the match kit: a fitted cut, technical fabric, and different finishes. It is significantly more fitted, to the point that it's common to wear a size up, sometimes two.
What size Manchester City shirt should you get?
For the supporter version, your usual t-shirt size works in most cases, with enough space to wear a layer underneath.
For the player version, expect to go up at least one size, as these shirts are fitted.
For kids, junior sizes follow age and height in centimetres rather than adult sizes.
Personalisation: name, number and badges
The official Premier League lettering has its own typography, different from that of the European Cup. A personalised shirt from the shop uses these fonts and colours.
A custom shirt is no longer exchangeable, so size must be checked before ordering. And a player's name is a long-term gamble, which leads some supporters to keep a blank shirt.
Other Premier League clubs
The English league is the most followed in the world, and each club has its page:
- Manchester United, the neighbour of the derby in Manchester and the most successful club in England.
- Liverpool FC and Arsenal, the main rivals at the top of the table in recent years.
- Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur, two major London clubs.
- West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Stoke City complete the selection.
The other clubs page covers the rest of the league, and the Premier League page brings them all together in one place.
Where to find a cheaper Manchester City shirt
The promotions in the supporters' shop gather current discounted kits, while the new arrivals show off the latest collections.
The clearance and deals are available year-round on end-of-line items. The sales occur during legal periods.
The Black Friday kicks off a series of key events, leading into the holiday season, winter sales and the French Days in spring. The best time remains when the next collection arrives, as the previous one goes into clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Manchester City play in sky blue?
It's been the club's colour since its origins, paired with white on the shorts. It is all the more identifiable because few clubs use it in English football.
What's the difference between the supporter and player shirt?
The supporter shirt has a straight and comfortable cut designed for everyday wear. The player shirt mimics what’s worn on the pitch, featuring a fitted cut and more technical fabric, thus being notably more snug.
Should you size up?
For the supporter version, your usual size fits. For the player version, size up at least one, sometimes two if you want to avoid a tight fit.
Are shirts available in children's sizes?
Yes, the main shirts are available in junior sizes, both home and away. The size charts follow age and height in centimetres.
Where can you find an affordable Manchester City shirt?
On the promotions in the supporters' shop and in the clearance, which gathers end-of-line items as the next collection arrives.
