If football shirts are a canvas, then adidas has just painted a masterpiece for Tigres UANL’s 25/26 away strip — one that doesn’t whisper its presence but bellows with a big-cat bravado.
The latest away shirt from Los Auriazules is drenched in a deep “Semi Blue Burst” hue, offset by flashes of “Semi Flash Aqua” — a palette that nods ever so slightly to the 22/23 away design, but immediately carves its own identity. Dominating the front is an arresting tiger face graphic, tattoo-style and tribal in tone, staring out from the chest with an intensity that’s impossible to ignore. It’s a bold flex of design, evoking that cult-classic Mexico ’98 kit, but dialled up with modern muscle. Lavish, unapologetic, and ferociously elegant, this is a jersey that puts the artistry of football fashion front and centre. And honestly, we’re here for it.
There’s something beautifully over-the-top about it, and that’s exactly why it works. This is a shirt that doesn’t try to blend in. It speaks to the club’s raw energy, its fearless spirit, and its larger-than-life connection with its fanbase. It's less a kit, more a statement piece — a wearable mural for a team that never plays it safe.
The fierce front design flows into a surprisingly thoughtful back. Rather than lazily slapping a blank panel across the reverse, adidas has allowed the tiger pattern to gracefully recede, making space for name and number without disrupting the artistry of the shirt. It’s the kind of elegant execution we rarely see but sorely need more of.
And then there’s the perfect little detail to sign it all off — tucked just beneath the collar on the back, you’ll find the phrase “Mi Buen Amigo” — My Good Friend. A sentiment that softens the steel of the shirt’s look, reminding us that behind every fierce team is a community of loyal hearts.
Oh, and did we mention how good this shirt look in long sleeve? No? Well, consider that rectified. Elevates the design even when you thought that wasn't possible.
All in, the Tigres UANL 25/26 away shirt is a love letter to football culture done the maximalist way — a celebration of identity, intensity, and impeccable design. A wild one. Just how we like it.
The Tigres UANL 25/26 away shirt is available at adidas.mx
