The New York Islanders are asking fans to design the team’s next third uniform. Using an online jersey design feature on the Islanders’ official site, supporters can mix logos from Islanders history, pick any colors and submit entries for a chance to win a VIP gameday experience when the sweater debuts in the 2027-28 season.
New York Islanders third jersey: how to enter
To enter, visit the Islanders’ official website and open the jersey design feature. The team has published the tool on its site—look for the contest or fan-design section on the homepage—and the designer runs in your browser so no separate software is required. From there you can:
- Pick a base template from the available options included in the designer.
- Choose logos and marks spanning the franchise’s history, including alternate and novelty graphics supplied by the team.
- Select colors freely; the design tool permits nontraditional palettes as part of this contest.
- Finalize and submit your design through the online submission form on the same page.
Follow the instructions on the submission page for naming, required contact details and any size or file guidelines the team specifies. The Islanders will vet entries before advancing them to any public voting or finalist rounds. For direct access to the club’s site and the design feature, start at the Islanders’ official page: newyorkislanders.com.
Templates, Fishsticks and color options
The designer includes multiple templates that echo past Islanders looks and new contest-specific layouts. Official assets provided through the tool include modern and retro crests, wordmarks and the novelty Fishsticks logos the organization has used in limited runs. Using those supplied assets helps ensure submitted concepts remain usable if selected.
Importantly, the club is allowing broad color choices. Fans are not strictly limited to the franchise’s traditional blue, orange and white, which opens the door to bold or unconventional palettes. The site’s supplied templates and marks are intended to make mixing eras and styles straightforward — for example, pairing a retro crest with a contemporary sleeve treatment.
Bear in mind practical constraints: designs must remain legible on the ice and comply with NHL numbering and contrast rules. The Islanders’ design team will review submissions and may request edits to meet league or production standards before advancing a design to production.
Context: past alternates and style cues
The franchise has a history of alternate and novelty uniforms fans can look to for inspiration. The Islanders wore black jerseys periodically while at the Barclays Center, and a black-and-gray wordmark design was used from 2011 to 2014. Stadium Series and other special-event sweaters have also experimented with simplified wordmarks and unique palette choices.
These past alternates show the organization has previously deviated from strict tradition and that crowd-sourced creativity can fit within the team’s aesthetic. Designers entering the contest often look to those precedent designs for cues on balance, color blocking and how a jersey reads from the stands and on television.
Winner, prize and timeline
The Islanders confirmed the winning design will debut in the 2027-28 season and that the top entrant will receive a VIP gameday experience tied to that debut. The club has said it will provide prize details directly to the winner; typical VIP packages include premium tickets, meet-and-greet opportunities and behind-the-scenes access, though the Islanders will outline exact inclusions to the selected fan.
The selection process generally follows a few steps: submissions are collected, an internal vetting panel reviews entries for brand and league compliance, finalists may be announced publicly or privately, and a final choice is confirmed with production scheduled so the jersey can be manufactured in time for the announced season. The Islanders have not published a fixed public calendar with exact submission-deadline dates in the release materials, so entrants should monitor the official contest page for the definitive timetable and any announced milestones.
Novelty risks and moderation
Open design contests can generate a wide range of submissions, including humorous or intentionally provocative concepts. To limit the chance of any trolling designs becoming official, the Islanders are supplying curated templates and retaining final approval of any concepts that move forward. Expect moderation, possible edits, and a vetting process intended to protect the franchise’s brand while still giving fans creative room.
What comes next for entrants
After submission, entrants should keep an eye on the Islanders’ official channels for updates. If an entry advances to semifinalist or finalist status, the club will reach out with next steps. The team will also notify the winner directly with details about the VIP gameday experience and production timeline for the jersey’s debut.
FAQ
How do I submit a design for the Islanders third jersey?
Visit the Islanders’ official site and use the jersey design feature. Choose a template, add logos from the supplied asset library, pick your colors, then submit through the on-page form. Follow any format or contact instructions listed on the submission page.
Which templates and logos can I use in the design tool?
The tool provides multiple templates and historical team marks, including alternate graphics such as Fishsticks. Use the assets provided in the designer; the team will review submissions and may request edits for production or compliance reasons.
When will the winning jersey debut and what does the prize include?
The winning design is slated to debut in the 2027-28 season. The prize includes a VIP gameday experience tied to that debut; the Islanders will contact the winner with full prize details after selection.
Sources: Information on the contest comes from the Islanders’ official communications on the team site (newyorkislanders.com) and reporting by Fox News summarizing the announcement (Fox News).
