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Italy National Team · 2026/27
Which Italy Shirt Should You Buy? (2026/27 Guide)
Updated September 26, 2026 · 8 min read
1. Why Italy’s 2026/27 range is different
Italy play the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League in League A Group A1 alongside France, Belgium and Türkiye, with the headliner at home to Belgium on 25 September 2026. The group stage runs to 17 November 2026, and a group win leads into the March 2027 quarter-finals and the finals on 9–13 June 2027. If you want the full competition picture first, start with our Nations League 2026/27 jersey guide.
What makes the Italy range worth its own guide is the depth of choice. Most nations in the store offer a blank shirt and a handful of player prints. Italy has three layers: a separate Authentic tier built to on-pitch spec, a full fan range in home and away for men, women and kids, and a legend-print backlog no other nation matches — Baresi, Baggio, Totti, Pirlo and Buffon numbers on real, in-stock shirts. That last one matters: if you are buying for a fan of a certain age, the legend print is usually the gift that lands.
2. Authentic vs fan shirt — at the same price
This is the decision most other guides skip. For 2026/27, Italy’s Authentic shirt — the slimmer, bonded, on-pitch construction — costs the same $35.99 as the fan version in our store. Normally that upgrade carries a premium; here it doesn’t, so the question is purely about fit and feel. (For how these constructions differ in general, see our authentic vs replica guide.)
| Feature | Authentic (on-pitch spec) | Fan shirt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.99 — same as the fan version here | $35.99 |
| Construction | Slimmer performance cut, bonded details, the spec players wear | Relaxed fan cut, stitched details |
| Fit feel | Close to the skin — size up for a casual fit | True to a normal shirt, roomier through the body |
| Best for | Purists who want the on-pitch spec at fan-shirt money | Everyday wear and gifts |
| In stock | Italy home 2026/27 Authentic | Italy home 2026/27 |
Our take: if you wear it to play five-a-side or you like a tailored silhouette, take the Authentic and size up once. If it’s mainly a casual or matchday layer, the fan cut is the more forgiving everyday shirt — and both cost the same, so there is no budget penalty either way.
3. Blank, current star or legend print?
A blank back costs $35.99 and leaves room for your own name and number. Player prints are $39.90. The Italy-specific wrinkle is who you can put on the back: alongside current names like Chiesa 14 and Retegui 9, there are genuine legend prints in stock — including Baresi 6 on the current home shirt and Totti, Pirlo and Buffon numbers on retro away cuts.
| Shirt | Price | Why fans pick it | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blank (your name) | Italy home or away 2026/27 | $35.99 | Your own name and number, clean look |
| Chiesa 14 | Italy home (Chiesa 14) | $39.90 | The current attacking talisman |
| Retegui 9 | Italy away (Retegui 9) | $39.90 | The number 9 on the away shirt |
| Baresi 6 | Italy home (Baresi 6) | $39.90 | A legend’s number on the current shirt |
| Totti 10 / Pirlo 21 / Buffon 1 | Retro Italy away shirts (2021/22 and 2022/23) | $39.90 | For the nostalgia buy — legend prints on classic cuts |
If you want to go full retro, the 2021/22 Italy away shirt with Totti 10 is in stock at $39.90 — a classic cut with the nostalgia buy built in. Custom printing is produced to order, so blanks with your own name allow the full dispatch window (see the policy strip below).
4. Home or away?
The 2026/27 home shirt is the classic azzurri blue with gold trims and the four-star crest — it’s the design Italy wear in most fixtures, including the Belgium game. The away shirt flips to a pale ice grey with blue detailing: quieter, and honestly the better pick if your wardrobe is already full of blue. (Our home vs away vs third kits guide covers the general logic.)
| Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | Azzurri blue with gold trims and the four-star crest | Pale ice grey with blue detailing |
| Worn | In most fixtures, including Italy vs Belgium on 25 September | When the home blue clashes — and by collectors who prefer the quieter look |
| Price | Blank $35.99 / player print $39.90 | Blank $35.99 / player print $39.90 |
| Buy it if | It’s your first Italy shirt | You already own the home, or prefer the understated colour |
5. Fit and sizing
National-team soccer shirts run slimmer than NFL jerseys because there are no shoulder pads to build around. The 2026/27 Italy range covers men’s XS–3XL (player-print shirts run S–3XL), women’s XS–XXL and kids’ 7–16 years, with baby sizes on the home kit. Measure your chest and check it against our league-by-league size chart and the soccer jersey sizing guide. Between sizes and want a casual fit? Size up once. Every order includes a free size exchange if the fit is wrong.
6. Six Italy shirts you can order today
All six are in stock now — one from each decision in this guide:
In stockItaly Home Shirt 2026/27 Authentic2026/27 Azzurri shirt · $35.99View shirt
In stock2026-2027 Italy Home Shirt (Chiesa 14)2026/27 Azzurri shirt · $39.90View shirt
In stock2026-2027 Italy Away Shirt (Retegui 9)2026/27 Azzurri shirt · $39.90View shirtIn stock2026-2027 Italy Home Shirt (Baresi 6)2026/27 Azzurri shirt · $39.90View shirt
In stockItaly Home Shirt 2026/27 Women2026/27 Azzurri shirt · $35.99View shirt
In stockItaly Away Shirt 2026/27 Kids2026/27 Azzurri shirt · $35.99View shirtFrequently asked questions
Which Italy shirt should I buy first?
The azzurri blue home shirt. It is the design Italy wear in most Nations League fixtures, it stays in stock longest, and at $35.99 blank it is the cheapest way in. Move to the ice-grey away only once you own the home.
Is the Italy Authentic shirt worth it at the same price?
Yes — unusually, the Authentic 2026/27 home shirt costs the same $35.99 as the fan version here. Choose it for the slimmer on-pitch cut and bonded details, and size up once if you want a casual fit. If you prefer roomier everyday wear, stick with the fan cut.
Can I get a Baggio or Totti print on an Italy shirt?
Yes. Legend prints are in stock: Baresi 6 on the current 2026/27 home shirt, and Totti 10, Pirlo 21 and Buffon 1 on retro away shirts from 2021/22 and 2022/23, all at $39.90. Player prints ship in the standard 7-15 business day window.
How much does the Italy 2026/27 shirt cost?
Blank home and away shirts are $35.99 (the Authentic home is the same price), women’s and kids’ shirts are $35.99, and shirts with a player name and number such as Chiesa 14 or Baresi 6 are $39.90. Orders of $57 or more ship free.
Do Italy shirts run big or small?
They run slimmer than NFL jerseys because there are no shoulder pads. Take your measured chest size for a close fit, or size up once for a casual fit — the Authentic cut is the slimmest of the two. A free size exchange covers you if it is wrong.
When should I order to have it before Italy vs Belgium?
Dispatch takes 7-15 business days. Italy host Belgium on 25 September 2026 and finish the group stage by 17 November 2026, so for any matchday in that window the safe play is to order now rather than the week of the game.
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