Naval Academy Reveals New Uniforms for 2026 Army-Navy Football Game

The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has released brand-new uniforms for the upcoming 2026 Army-Navy football game.

In an announcement on Thursday, the Navy said the new uniform for the annual game “honors the men and women of Naval Special Warfare.”

“From the pioneering Navy Frogmen and Underwater Demolition Teams to today’s Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen, it pays tribute to generations of warriors who have answered the call in the world’s most demanding environments,” the team said.

“Their courage, sacrifice and relentless commitment to the mission laid the foundation for a legacy that continues to define maritime special operations.”

Features of the New Uniform

The new uniform, designed in collaboration with Under Armor, includes helmets, jerseys, pants, gloves, cleats and an official game ball.

Included inside the jersey’s collar will be a Navy SEAL training motto: “The only easy day was yesterday.”

The Navy said water is featured as the “unifying element of Naval Special Warfare and the foundation of this uniform’s design.”

It added that it will have “a tonal blue camouflage pattern, specialized stencil typography, the Navy SEAL Trident, the SWCC Master Warboat insignia and symbols honoring the legacy of the original Underwater Demolition Teams.”

“Blending tonal color with camouflage-inspired graphics, the pattern reflects the stealth, precision and adaptability required of those who operate across the maritime domain,” the announcement said.

The Army’s Black Knights team already announced their uniform last week, honoring the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, which is also known as the “Ivy Division.”

“From its birth in the fires of the First World War to the present, the service of every Ivy Soldier has embodied their motto of Steadfast & Loyal. Steadfast in their courage and commitment to every mission; Loyal to the Army Values and the expectations of the nation,” the Army’s team said in their announcement.

The Significance of the Army-Navy Game

The Army-Navy game is an annual college football showdown between the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights and the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen that first took place in November 1890.

Typically played on the second Saturday of December, it serves as the traditional conclusion to the college football regular season and the final leg of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series.

The game holds deep significance because every player on the field will soon be commissioned as an officer. Sitting presidents often attend, and President Donald Trump attended in 2024 prior to the start of his second term as well as throughout his first term in office.

Navy leads the all-time series. Across 126 total meetings since the rivalry began in 1890, the Navy Midshipmen hold 64 wins, the Army Black Knights have 55 wins, and 7 games have ended in a tie.

This year’s game will be the 127th matchup between the two teams. It takes place on Dec. 12 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Coverage starts at 12 noon E.T. on CBS Sports Network and will move to CBS and Paramount+ starting at 2:30 pm. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+.