## New Season, New Looks: A First Look at the 2026 WorldTour Team Kits from the Tour Down Under
The professional cycling world has unveiled a fresh palette of colours as the 2026 season officially kicked off at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide. Teams gathered for a joint presentation, showcasing their new jerseys to fans eager to decipher the updated designs [[3]]. While some squads opted for subtle refinements, others debuted radical changes, marking a new era in team aesthetics.
Several teams maintained a familiar look for the new season.Visma-Lease a Bike remains instantly recognizable with its predominantly yellow jerseys, while Uno-X Mobility and Jayco will be easily identifiable to fans [[3]]. However, a number of teams have undergone meaningful visual transformations.
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe unveiled a wholly revamped design, signaling a bold new chapter for the team [[1]].NSN Cycling, a new addition to the WorldTour, also made a striking first impression with a vibrant orange and teal color scheme [[1]].
Other notable changes include Groupama-FDJ United, who have switched to a jersey with a black background and a red arm detail [[3]]. FDJ-SUEZ United debuted a new all-black kit, a departure from their previous dark blue design. ineos Grenadiers opted for a lighter aesthetic, featuring orange and white with gray shorts.Lotto-Intermarché’s kit retains its core design but appears to emphasize the “Intermarché” branding less prominently.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG maintained their signature sunrise fade,while Tudor Pro Cycling Team largely kept their existing design. Alpecin-Premier Tech’s kit is similar to their 2023 version, with a slight adjustment to the sponsor branding.Human Powered Health also continued with a colourful design, and SD Worx-protime showcased a vibrant and eye-catching kit.
The 2026 Tour Down Under not only marks the start of a new racing season but also a visual refresh for the WorldTour peloton. Cycling fans can follow all the action and in-depth coverage of the race with a subscription to *Cyclingnews* [[1]], as the teams battle it out across South Australia’s challenging terrain [[2]].
