Corinthians have officially launched their new Nike Total 90 third kit for the 2025/26 season, a black and orange design that made its on-pitch debut in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Flamengo. The Corinthians Total 90 third kit brings Nike’s revival of the iconic T90 aesthetic to South America, following earlier releases in other regions.
A bold black and orange design
The jersey is built on a clean black base with subtle striping, sharpened by bright orange detailing. The Nike swoosh, the club badge and the trademark Total 90 circular number print beneath the crest all stand out in high contrast. The same circular frame is repeated on the back of the shirt, while the retro T90 insignia inside the collar adds a further nostalgic touch.
Black shorts and black socks with orange trim complete the full kit, giving it a dark, unified look with a vivid accent. The campaign behind the release is called “Total Corinthians”, tying the club’s identity to the Total 90 heritage.
Club and Nike explain the concept
Corinthians marketing superintendent Vinicius Manfredi said the shirt was created to honour a generation that left a lasting mark on the club and to inspire the current players who wear it with the same sense of pride.
Nike Fisia marketing director Renato Aguiar described the kit as a link between different eras. He noted that Total 90 represented a period defined by innovation and boldness in football, and that Corinthians, with its history of achievements and legendary figures, provides the right stage to bring that heritage back and reinterpret it.
Total 90 revival reaches Brazil
Nike’s Total 90 line was originally known for its distinctive circular number treatment and aggressive visual style. Its return has already appeared in other markets, and the Corinthians release marks its arrival in South America. The kit blends that retro language with a modern blackout look, aiming to appeal to supporters who remember the original era as well as younger fans encountering it for the first time.
The launch adds another chapter to Corinthians’ 2025/26 wardrobe, positioning the third kit as a statement piece rather than a standard alternate shirt. The black-and-orange palette sets it apart from the club’s traditional white and black home and away designs.
Debut against Flamengo
The new third kit was worn for the first time in Corinthians’ 2-1 defeat to Flamengo on Sunday. While the result did not go Corinthians’ way, the match provided the first competitive look at the full black-and-orange strip in action.
The shirt is now part of the club’s 2025/26 collection, available under the “Total Corinthians” campaign. With its retro circular numbering, T90 insignia and bold colour contrast, the design is intended to bridge the club’s past and present while giving the squad a distinctive alternate look for the season.
