The Parramatta Eels have officially revealed their 2026 home and away jerseys, launching a design that pays rich tribute to the club’s celebrated 1986 premiership team and reinforcing the powerful connection between past and present generations of Blue & Gold supporters.
Unveiled at a club event attended by past legends, current stars, and passionate fans, the new kits are being hailed as some of the most meaningful designs in the club’s modern history. The Eels emphasised that the jerseys were created not only as sporting apparel but as symbols of identity, celebrating the unity, resilience, and heritage that define the Parramatta community.
The home jersey stays true to tradition with the unmistakable royal blue base accented by bold gold hoops—an intentional callback to the look worn by the club’s last premiership-winning side in 1986. The away jersey mirrors the theme, adopting a cleaner gold-forward aesthetic while maintaining the historic strip pattern that long-time supporters instantly recognise. Subtle detailing, including commemorative stitching and references to the 1986 squad, reinforces the connection.
Club officials described the 2026 design as a “bridge between eras,” honouring the toughness and pride of the 1986 champions while inspiring the current generation to carve out their own chapter in club history. “The connection to our 1986 premiers has never felt stronger,” the club stated during the launch, noting that the design process involved direct consultation with former players and historians to ensure authenticity.
Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos praised the jerseys as a “statement of identity.” He highlighted that the club wanted supporters to feel an emotional link every time they saw or wore the strip. “This is more than a jersey—it’s a reminder of who we are, where we’ve come from, and the unbreakable spirit that drives the Blue & Gold,” he said.
Fans across social media responded enthusiastically under the trending hashtag #PARRAdise, celebrating the balance of nostalgia and modern design. Many noted that the jerseys capture the essence of the club at a time when Parramatta continues pushing toward future premiership goals.
With pre-orders expected to surge, the 2026 home and away kits are set to become some of the most symbolic in the club’s catalogue, embodying both the glory of 1986 and the ongoing hope for the next championship moment.
