--- title: "Army honors the 4th Infantry Division with its 2026 Army-Navy Game Uniforms" description: "The Army Black Knights unveiled a distinctive green rivalry uniform for the 2026 Army Navy Game, one honoring the Ivy Soldiers of the 4th ID." date: "2026-11-09" modified: "2026-11-09" authors: - name: "Blake Stilwell" job_title: "Editor-In-Chief, Air Force Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/blake.md" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/black-knights-2026-army-navy-game-uniform/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Sports" tags: - "Army" - "Military History" - "Sports" --- # Army honors the 4th Infantry Division with its 2026 Army-Navy Game Uniforms ![black knights army navy game uniform 2026 nike]() *Army’s uniforms tell the story of the 4th Infantry Division, which was officially created in December 1917 during World War I. (U.S. Army/Nike)* Saint-Mihiel. Meuse-Argonne. Normandy. Tet Counteroffensive. The Liberation of Iraq. These are just a few of the more famous battles and campaigns fought by the U.S. Army's 4th Infantry Division. It's that legacy that the Army Black Knights will celebrate with its 2026 Army-Navy Game uniform when the team faces its bitter rival on Dec. 12. The annual Army-Navy Game tribute uniform has been something of a tradition since 2008, but officially so a few year later. This will be the 127th matchup between the two service academies, but ([according to Nike]()) only the 11th in the official uniform rivalry series. Army **Also Read: [A brief history of the Army-Navy Game’s special uniforms]()** Unveiled on Sunday, Nov. 8, Army unveiled [a striking green rivalry uniform](), a "camouflage green color and pattern is meant to reflect the dense, ivy-covered foliage of Central and Eastern Europe, honoring the Ivy Soldiers’ legacy of service," [according to a press release](). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw-CNKZRHcE The 4th Infantry Division was formed in 1917 during World War I, where it would see action in some of the [most brutal fighting]() of the war. It gained the moniker of the "Ivy Division" and a corresponding unit insignia. because of the Roman numerals that form the number four—IV. The unit insignia is displayed on the uniform’s left shoulder patch and on the front of the helmet. The uniforms' typeface was inspired by memorials like the Utah Beach monument—where the 4th led the amphibious assault on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Among other notable historical homages, the helmet also features a 9/11 memorial insignia that demonstrates the unit's devotion in the 21st century, participating in the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the fight against ISIS. Stand by to see what Navy's uniforms will be. Nike says the uniform rivalry is only 11 years old, but seems more like 16—and in this writer's opinion Army 11-7 in uniform drip. The 127th Army-Navy Game will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Game time is at 3 p.m. Eastern (or 1500 for you military types), live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. **Don’t Miss the Best of We Are The Mighty** **• [9 War stories more terrifying than any horror movie]()** **• [4 awesome traditions to look for at the Army-Navy Game]()** **• [The Army Black Knights are the cleanest team in college football]()** ## Author Blake Stilwell is We Are The Mighty's Editor-in-Chief, covering military news, entertainment, and history, along with veteran education, employment and entrepreneurship. He is a former U.S. Air Force combat cameraman with degrees in Graphic Design, Television and Film, International Relations, Public Relations, Business Management and Middle Eastern Affairs. After leaving the military, he began working in film and television production in New York and Los Angeles, work that included ABC News, NBC Olympics, and HBO Sports. He then spent two years in Washington with White House Communications, before joining the Near East Foundation. At NEF he served as an International Development Fellow, then Communications Officer, and finally, Media Officer for the Middle East and Africa. Based in the Palestinian Territory, he coordinated strategic communications between eight country offices, international media, and government and NGO partners. He began a career focused on writing and editing in 2015 with We Are The Mighty. He left in 2019 for Military.com, but returned as Editor-in-Chief in 2025. Blake’s work has been seen on CBS News, Fox News, CBC, The Chicago Tribune, Task & Purpose, Military Times, Recoil, Skillset, American History, and was shockingly even used in a Supreme Court argument. He is an avid traveler and small business owner in Ohio, where he spends most of his energy fixing up a very old house. ### Author social links [Facebook]() [Twitter]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() ## More - [Nike’s co-founder was a 10th Mountain WWII veteran]() - [Why the Pentagon tried to convince Pat Tillman not to become an Army Ranger]() - [The Army Black Knights are the cleanest team in college football]() - [Why the service academies deserve their own spot in March Madness]() - [Decorated Navy vet Bob Feller is the only MLB pitcher to throw an Opening Day no-hitter]() - [Marine veteran Ted Williams delivered the best All-Star Game showing ever]() - [The college football team who became first responders at Pearl Harbor]() - [Navy’s special Army-Navy Game uniforms pay tribute to the six original frigates]()