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FC Barcelona Unveils Kobe Bryant–Styled Second Kit With Gold, Violet and Black Palette

Under a three-season deal that swaps Nike’s swoosh for Bryant’s Sheath logo, the kit goes on sale today before its Seoul debut.

Jugadores y jugadoras del FC Barcelona con la segunda equipación para la temporada 2025/26
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EL FC Barcelona presentó su tercera equipación, la cual será bajo el sello de "Black Mamba". (Foto: Especial GH)
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Overview

  • The gold, Persian violet and black color scheme draws on the Lakers’ palette and Bryant’s “Black Mamba” persona, with 3D silicone snake-skin textures applied to the Sheath emblem and the club crest.
  • FC Barcelona premiered the kit in a “Mamba Rondo” campaign video featuring top men’s and women’s players including Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Alejandro Balde, Alexia Putellas and Salma Paralluelo.
  • The launch includes a full FC Barcelona x Kobe collection, from pre-match shirts and basketball jerseys to tracksuits and limited-edition footwear.
  • Fans can purchase the new kit and related merchandise starting July 29 at all FC Barcelona and Nike retail outlets and online.
  • The second strip will be worn for the first time in Barcelona’s July 31 preseason friendly against FC Seoul in South Korea.