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The start of 2026 means there are a new 12 months of Air Jordan releases to look forward to.
For sneaker fans interested in learning about the Air Jordan releases Jordan Brand has planned for 2026, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list, starting in January, and continuing through the holiday season. Some of the more notable releases include the Virgil Abloh Archives x Air Jordan 1 High, the “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11, and the “Bred” Air Jordan 4, among many others.
It’s worth mentioning that we’re basing the drops from this list on what’s been revealed by powerhouse sneaker leaker accounts including Sneaker Files, House of Heat, Brandon1an, and @zSneakerheadz on Instagram, as a majority of the releases have yet to be confirmed by Jordan Brand.
Without further ado, here’s a rundown of every Air Jordan releasing in 2026.
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Expected Release: 1/17/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is referencing its defunct Air Jordan Flight Club program for its new Jordan 4 colorway, which is dropping in January.
Expected Release: 01/24/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is bringing back the “Flint Grey” Air Jordan 9 from 2002 in 2026. The sneaker features a white leather upper paired with grey suede overlays and blue accents on the Jumpman branding.
Expected Release: 01/31/26
What You Need to Know: A new “Medium Olive” Air Jordan 1 Low colorway is dropping towards the end of January. The style sports a simple white leather upper offset by olive nubuck overlay panels throughout.
Expected Release: 02/07/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand will once again celebrate Valentine’s Day by releasing a new Air Jordan 4 colorway in February 2026. The style will be available in women’s sizing.
Expected Release: 02/14/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is planning to release a “Reverse Infrared” Air Jordan 6 coinciding with the NBA All-Star Weekend in February. The standout element on this new colorway is the midsole, which flips the traditional “Black Infrared” color scheme.
Expected Release: February 2026
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is honoring this year’s zodiac animal with its upcoming “Year of the Horse” Air Jordan 1 Low. The sneaker has a denim construction on the upper combined with pony hair details on the heel counter and Swoosh.
Expected Release: 02/28/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is reviving the “Wolf Grey” Air Jordan 5 colorway in 2026, which originally debuted in 2011. The sneaker has an all-grey suede upper paired with an icy blue outsole.
Expected Release: Spring 2026
What You Need to Know: Union has joined forces with Fragment to create several iterations of its Frankenstein-styled Air Jordan 1 Highs coming this spring.
Expected Release: 03/07/26
What You Need to Know: There’s a Los Angeles Lakers-esque Air Jordan 4 colorway coming in March, with an early drop expected to arrive during the NBA All-Star Weekend in February.
Expected Release: Spring 2026
What You Need to Know: Multiple iterations of the Levi’s x Air Jordan 3 collab are slated to drop in the spring, including the version Spike Lee is wearing above.
Expected Release: March 2026
What You Need to Know: Rapper and singer-songwriter Teyana Taylor has an Air Jordan 3 collab that’s rumored to drop in March. There are no leaked images of the project and the sneaker above is a speculative mock-up.
Expected Release: 03/07/26
What You Need to Know: A new white and blue Air Jordan 1 High colorway is expected to land in March. The shoe above is currently a speculative mock-up and may differ from what’s releasing.
Expected Release: 03/13/26
What You Need to Know: The original “Chicago” Air Jordan 13 colorway that debuted in 1998 is coming back to retailers in March 2026. The sneaker will be available in full family sizing.
Expected Release: 03/21/26
What You Need to Know: After originally releasing back in 2006, the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 is returning to retailers in March just in time for its 20th anniversary.
Expected Release: 03/28/26
What You Need to Know: Arguably the most anticipated Air Jordan collab releasing this year is the rerelease of the Virgil Abloh Archives x Air Jordan 1 High in the “Euro” colorway that was originally released in Europe in 2018.
Expected Release: 03/28/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is expected to introduce a new Air Jordan 3 colorway towards the end of March to mark the start of the spring season. The style will be appropriately dubbed “Spring Is in the Air.”
Expected Release: 04/02/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is bringing its stealthy “Cap and Gown” colorway in 2026 to the Air Jordan 6, with a new release coming in April.
Expected Release: 04/11/26
What You Need to Know: Much like the Jordan 4 that’s dropping in January, the Air Jordan Flight Club program will also inspire an upcoming Air Jordan 1 High.
Expected Release: 04/18/26
What You Need to Know: The popular “University Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low is once again returning in summer 2026. The style was introduced in 2001 and was last released in 2017.
Expected Release: 04/23/26
What You Need to Know: The Air Jordan 3 “Orange Citrus,” which was originally an unreleased sample from 2017, will finally land at retailers in April. The sneaker will be available exclusively in women’s sizing.
Expected Release: 04/25/26
What You Need to Know: Originally released in 2015, the “White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 is coming back but this time, it’s expected to feature “Nike Air” branding on the heel instead of the Jumpman logo.
Expected Release: 05/02/26
What You Need to Know: The popular “Toro Bravo” Air Jordan 4 from 2013 is returning in May 2026 and is expected to be a straightforward retro of the original release.
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What You Need to Know: A new sail and gold-colored Air Jordan 11 Low is rumored to drop in May in celebration of Mother’s Day. The sneaker is expected to feature heartfelt messages throughout the upper.
Expected Release: 05/09/26
What You Need to Know: After having a huge year in 2025, Nigel Sylvester’s run will continue in 2026 with another Air Jordan 4 collab coming in May.
Expected Release: 05/16/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is converting its beloved “Banned” Air Jordan 1 High from 2011 into a low-top, with a new release coming in May.
Expected Release: 05/30/26
What You Need to Know: Just like for Mother’s Day, Jordan Brand is also celebrating Father’s Day with a special Air Jordan 3 colorway that’s set to arrive in late May.
Expected Release: 06/20/26
What You Need to Know: The original “Flint” Air Jordan 13 that originally released back in 1998 is returning in the summer. This will be the fourth time that the style has been retroed when it drops in 2026.
Expected Release: 07/01/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is rereleasing the “Sunset” Air Jordan 5 for the first time since it originally dropped back in 2006. The sneaker is expected to be available in women’s sizing.
Expected Release: 07/03/26
What You Need to Know: The original “True Blue” Air Jordan 3 colorway that was introduced in 1988 is returning once again in the summer and will be available in full family sizing.
Expected Release: 07/18/26
What You Need to Know: Another popular Air Jordan retro that will be returning in 2026 for the first time in two decades is the “Black/University Blue” Jordan 5.
Expected Release: 08/06/26
What You Need to Know: There’s a new laser-etched Air Jordan 3 colorway set to drop in August. The style is expected to reference a 1-of-1 Jordan 3 that was gifted to Michael Jordan for his 40th birthday.
Expected Release: 08/08/26
What You Need to Know: The “Space Jam” Air Jordan 9 is coming back for the sixth time in August, just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary in 2026.
Expected Release: 08/22/26
What You Need to Know: Originally released in 2010, the “Oreo” Air Jordan 6 is returning for the first time in August. The sneaker sports a predominantly black and white color scheme, with speckled details on the heel’s pull tab and midsole.
Expected Release: 09/05/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is expected to rerelease the “Tour Yellow” Air Jordan 4 in September. The sneaker was originally released in 2006 and is best known for its removable patch on the tongue.
Expected Release: 09/12/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is expected to bring back the “Chrome” Air Jordan 8 in September. The style was first released in 2003 and then retroed in 2015.
Expected Release: 09/19/26
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is expected to release a new Air Jordan 12 colorway that dons the Milwaukee Bucks’ team colors. The style is slated to land in September.
Expected Release: Summer 2026
What You Need to Know: Jordan Brand is releasing a new women’s exclusive Air Jordan 4 colorway that features pink-colored denim on the uppers.
Expected Release: Fall 2026
What You Need to Know: Awake NY and Jordan Brand are reportedly working on an Air Jordan 6 collection, which is slated to drop sometime in the fall. The project will coincide with the model’s 35th anniversary.
Expected Release: Holiday 2026
What You Need to Know: The classic “White Infrared” Air Jordan 6 is expected to return sometime during the holiday season to celebrate the model’s 35th anniversary. The latest retro is said to be true to the original design, with “Nike Air” branding on the heel.
Expected Release: Holiday 2026
What You Need to Know: The fan-favorite “Forest Green” Air Jordan 14 from 2005 is finally set to return for the first time ever. The sneaker features a white-based leather upper and is paired with green accents on the midsole.
Expected Release: Holiday 2026
What You Need to Know: The beloved “Bred” Air Jordan 4 is coming back sometime during the holiday season. According to early leaks, the upcoming retro will be true to its 1989 release when it drops in 2026.
Expected Release: Holiday 2026
What You Need to Know: The annual Air Jordan 11 release will continue in 2026 with the return of the classic “Space Jam” colorway coming back sometime during the holiday season.
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