Colts 2026 Uniform Schedule: The New 'Rivalries' Jersey, a Cowboys White Out, and Indiana Nights Under the Lights

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The Colts have locked in their 2026 alternate uniform schedule, and it is a three-game slate with real range: a brand-new Rivalries jersey, an all-white "White Out," and the return of the Indiana Nights set that has quietly become one of the best alternates in the AFC. All three come out at home at Lucas Oil Stadium, and they are spread cleanly across the season so no single stretch gets loud all at once.

Week 3 vs. Texans: The New "Rivalries" Jersey Debuts

Indianapolis is part of the 2026 class of the NFL x Nike Rivalries program, and the Colts will debut their new Rivalries uniform in Week 3 against the Houston Texans on September 27. The full look will be revealed closer to the game, so we are holding our grade until we see it, but the concept is a good one: a jersey built specifically around a division rivalry, worn against that rival. The AFC South does not always get the national spotlight, and a fresh look for a Texans-Colts game is a smart way to give the rivalry some teeth. We will update this page with our verdict the day it drops.

Week 9 vs. Cowboys: The White Out

The White Out is the Colts' all-white combination, the white jersey worn with white pants, and it returns in Week 9 for a marquee home date against the Dallas Cowboys on November 8. There is nothing fancy here, and that is the appeal. Indianapolis has one of the cleanest color palettes in football, and stripping it down to head-to-toe white with the royal-blue horseshoe doing all the accent work is a genuinely sharp, minimalist look. We grade it a B: it is crisp and it photographs beautifully, but an all-white kit is inherently a little safe, and it leans on the crowd and the opponent to bring the color.

Week 16 vs. Bengals: Indiana Nights

Saving the best for last: Indiana Nights returns for a fourth season in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals. This is the set with the black helmet, a black-and-deep-blue color story inspired by the Indiana night sky, and the state-honoring "Indiana" C logo. In a league where a lot of "night" alternates end up as generic blackout jobs, this one actually has a point of view, the blue keeps it tied to the Colts' real identity instead of throwing the whole brand out for a black jersey. It is the strongest look on their 2026 slate and one of the better alternates in the conference. We grade it an A-, and the black helmet is what pushes it over the top.

Here is the Indiana Nights set up close, so you can see the black helmet and the heather-blue jersey:

The Bottom Line

The Colts' 2026 alternate schedule is well built: a new Rivalries jersey debuting in Week 3 against the Texans, the clean White Out for the Cowboys in Week 9, and the excellent Indiana Nights closing things out against the Bengals in Week 16. Three home games, three distinct looks, no overlap. We will add our full grade on the Rivalries uniform as soon as it is unveiled.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do the Colts wear alternate uniforms in 2026?

The Colts wear alternates for three home games at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2026: the new Rivalries jersey in Week 3 vs. the Houston Texans (September 27), the White Out in Week 9 vs. the Dallas Cowboys (November 8), and Indiana Nights in Week 16 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals (December 26-27).

What is the Colts' Indiana Nights uniform?

Indiana Nights is the Colts' alternate set featuring a black helmet and a black-and-deep-blue design inspired by the blue and black of Indiana's night sky, with the state-honoring "Indiana" C logo. It returns for a fourth season in 2026 and is worn in Week 16 against the Bengals.

What is the Colts' White Out uniform?

The White Out is the Colts' all-white combination, a white jersey worn with white pants and the royal-blue horseshoe as the only real accent. In 2026 it returns for the Week 9 home game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Has the Colts' Rivalries uniform been revealed?

Not yet. The Colts are part of the 2026 NFL x Nike Rivalries program and will debut the jersey in Week 3 against the Texans on September 27, with the full uniform unveiled closer to the game. We will update this page with our grade the day it is revealed.