Lakers purple! Blogger broke the news about Barcelona’s away jersey for next season: a tribute to Kobe! Building a foot-basketball bridge

Blogger memorabilia1899 broke the details of Barcelona’s 2026/27 away jersey. This jersey will use Aero-FIT cooling technology.

Key design elements show that the main color of the new jersey will be rich "field purple", the iconic Los Angeles Lakers purple, which is intended to directly pay tribute to Kobe's basketball career. This also contrasts with the gold-based Mamba jersey last season.

The jersey's logos and trim will be metallic gold, complemented by subtle black elements. An important change is that Kobe's Mamba logo, a stylized snake pattern, will replace the Nike Swoosh on the chest of the jersey, continuing the joint feature.

The overall style pursues simplicity and modernity, with minimal patterns, smooth fabrics to highlight the purple, and it is clear that the snakeskin texture on the 2025/26 Mamba jersey will be avoided. The design has been described as "eye-catching", blending the elegance of Barcelona with the style of basketball.

The jersey will also be the core of a broader Mamba product line, which also includes training equipment, jackets and pants, all in purple, gold and black tones, targeting global fans who enjoy the cross-border culture of football and basketball.