📸 Manchester City unveil fourth 'gamer' kit, take a look | OneFootball

This one’s for the gamers!

Manchester City, in partnership with PUMA and EA SPORTS FC, launched on Wednesday (15th) a special kit and a collection of products inspired by the gaming universe.

The new release features a groundbreaking technology in the club’s crest: an integrated NFC chip, allowing fans to unlock exclusive digital experiences in the game EA SPORTS FC 26 and additional content from City itself.

A Jersey That Connects the Physical and Digital

By bringing their smartphone close to the crest, fans will be able to access rewards in EA SPORTS FC 26, personalized items, and surprises offered by Manchester City, PUMA, and EA SPORTS FC – turning the jersey into an interactive portal.

The design centers on the triangle, a symbol of the FC brand’s visual identity and a reference to City’s playing philosophy, based on triangulations and ball possession.

The kit features a combination of dark forest green with metallic turquoise graphics and a light green collar, as well as the metallic PUMA logo and the visible NFC chip at the center of the club’s crest.

“Football is evolving, just as the ways fans connect with their clubs are evolving,” said Marco Mueller, Senior Director of Product Management at PUMA. “This collaboration brings together the physical, the digital, and the emotional, marking a milestone in sports design innovation.”

Presence On and Off the Pitch

The new kit will be available in EA SPORTS FC 26 starting October 24, in Kick Off, Career, and Clubs modes, and also in the popular Ultimate Team between November 19 and January 19, 2026, through special rewards.

Fans will be able to register via the NFC crest between October 15 and November 10, 2025, or between November 11 and January 10, 2026, to receive exclusive digital rewards – including the jersey itself in-game, personalized items, and City player loan picks.

ePremier League champion Shaun “Shellzz” Springette, City’s eSports player, praised the initiative:

“It’s amazing to see the worlds of football and gaming come together like this. The interactive chip is a really cool way to connect with the club through both passions.”

Debut and Availability

The jersey will be worn by City’s men’s team in some UEFA Champions League away matches, debuting against Villarreal on October 21, and also by the women’s team in home matches throughout the season.

The special Manchester City x EA SPORTS FC collection is already available at the club’s official stores and on mancity.com/shop, with 10% off for members and Seasoncard holders.

The club also promises exclusive raffles and prizes activated by the NFC crest throughout the season.

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