PUMA Unveils New SPAR Proteas and Protea Warriors Kits for 2026/27
PUMA and Netball South Africa have unveiled the new Home and Away kits for the SPAR Proteas and Protea Warriors ahead of the 2026/27 international season.
Cape Town — PUMA and Netball South Africa have revealed the latest United Warriors kits for South Africa’s men’s and women’s national netball teams, bringing a fresh interpretation of national identity to the 2026/27 international season.
The new kits will be worn by the SPAR Proteas and Protea Warriors, with the design drawing directly from the colours of the South African flag while introducing a more contemporary visual identity.
The United Warriors Design
The latest evolution of the United Warriors design takes inspiration from the vibrant colours of the South African flag.
Diamond and angular graphic elements feature prominently across the kits, creating a sense of movement and energy while giving the national teams a distinctive look on court.
The design also incorporates upward-pointing arrowheads, representing the teams’ continued growth, ambition and evolution.
Dynamic zigzag elements add another layer to the design, reflecting the speed, movement and intensity associated with elite netball.
SPAR Proteas and Protea Warriors Home Kit
The new Home kit features a striking green base with yellow side panels, giving the traditional national colours a bold contemporary treatment.
A geometric graphic runs through the design, with angular elements reinforcing the United Warriors identity.
The combination of green, yellow and geometric detailing gives the Home kit a strong South African identity while maintaining a performance-focused aesthetic.
Away Kit Introduces a Crisp White Look
The Away kit takes a different approach with a crisp white base, contrasted by the collection’s bold geometric graphic.
While the colour palette changes, the visual language remains connected to the Home kit through the angular patterns and movement-inspired elements.
Together, the Home and Away kits create a unified look for South Africa’s men’s and women’s national teams.
Netball South Africa on the New Kits
Netball South Africa President Mami Diale welcomed the new designs, highlighting the balance between style, performance and national identity.
“Netball South Africa is delighted with the new home and away kits for the SPAR Proteas and Protea Warriors for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup and beyond.”
Diale added that the organisation was confident PUMA had created kits that were both stylish and functional, while reflecting elements of African tradition, sport, lifestyle and performance.
PUMA Celebrates South African Netball
PUMA South Africa Marketing Director Brett Bellinger said the design was created to represent the spirit of both the Protea men’s and women’s teams.
“The design embodies the spirit of the Protea men’s and women’s teams, bringing together performance, national identity and contemporary sporting style.”
Bellinger added that the kits celebrate the movement and passion surrounding netball and its growing presence within South African sport.
The 2026/27 United Warriors Collection
The latest collection is designed around a combination of national identity, performance and contemporary sportswear, with the South African flag providing the foundation for the colour palette.
The geometric graphics give the kits a more dynamic appearance, while the arrowhead and zigzag motifs reinforce themes of progress, speed and movement.
The kits will represent the SPAR Proteas and Protea Warriors during the 2026 Africa Netball Cup and beyond as part of the teams’ 2026/27 international campaign.
New Kit Details at a Glance
| Detail | Home Kit | Away Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Base colour | Green | White |
| Key accent | Yellow | Geometric graphic |
| Design identity | United Warriors | United Warriors |
| Graphic inspiration | Movement, growth and ambition | Movement, growth and ambition |
| Teams | SPAR Proteas & Protea Warriors | SPAR Proteas & Protea Warriors |
| Season | 2026/27 | 2026/27 |
A New Chapter for South African Netball
With the new United Warriors kits, PUMA and Netball South Africa are continuing a partnership that places national identity at the centre of the teams’ on-court appearance.
The combination of South African colours, geometric graphics and performance-focused design gives the SPAR Proteas and Protea Warriors a fresh look heading into the new international season.
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