Update: Nike Academy Pack Still Available in Europe, Sold Out in the United States
Update 19:11 GMT 08/03/2016: The new Nike Academy Pack boots already went on sale (and quickly sold out) on the Nike App in the United States, many people are reporting. They're still not available at the regular retailers in North America, though. Meanwhile, Nike launched the new black pack in other territories such as Brazil and Japan.
The Nike 2016 Black Academy Boots Pack is now available at selected retailers in Europe and on Nike.com. The boots are not nearly as limited as the 2015 Nike Academy Black Packs as they are still available in almost all sizes (last year's boots were sold out within hours).
Update 16:38 GMT | (07/03/2016) The Nike Academy Black Pack Boots are still available in almost all sizes via the Nike Football in Europe. The cleats have still not been launched in the US yet.
Nike has made the Nike Hypervenom, Magista, Mercurial and Tiempo available in stunning stealth black for the third time. And as last year's two black packs sold out quick and fast, we want to help you this time to get your hands on the extremely popular boots.
Where to Buy the Nike Academy 2016 Black Pack Boots Collection?
The blackout Nike Hypervenom, Magista, Mercurial and Tiempo Editions are available in Nike's Football App in Europe currently.
Europe: The 2016 Nike Academy Black Pack is currently available in the Nike Football App. Interestingly, the new Nike Academy Black Pack does not include the low-cut version of the Hypervenom, Magista, Mercurial Boots this time. Some sizes of the blackout cleats are already sold out. It is actually certain that other retailers will also stock the boots (The following Tweet translates to "Are you a fan of black boots? They're coming soon to soloporteros").
¿Fan de las botas negras? Está a punto de llegar a @soloporteros de nuevo el #academypack de @nikefootball pic.twitter.com/0mwYVzXzQg
— soloporteros (@soloporteros) March 7, 2016
So, as it seems to be quite easy to get the 2016 Nike Academy Black Pack in Europe, how to get the stunning collection in the United States?
United States:
Unlike the last Nike black pack, the new collection is also set to be available in the US (the last pack was only available in Europe). The pack has not launched in the US version of the App yet.
Understated. Unrivalled.
— Nike Soccer (@nikesoccer) March 4, 2016
The new @NikeAcademy Pack, coming soon to the App: https://t.co/XCKXoQxtmL pic.twitter.com/f2wgax6ejA
It is not known yet if any retailers will stock the 2016 Nike Academy Black Pack.
There is no info yet if the Nike Academy 2016 Black Pack will be available outside Europe and the US, while it's very likely that the cleats will be also available to purchase if your are from Canada.
Will you try to get your hands on one of the blackout boots? Let us also know if you know anything more about the availability of the 2016 Nike Academy Black Pack in the comments below.
Fujieda MYFC 26-27 Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Fujieda MYFC have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kits, produced by sportswear brand Gol. Designed under the theme "Merge," the new shirts symbolize the fusion of the ball, boots, players' spirit, fans, and partners uniting for the upcoming season. The collection features bespoke graphic patterns across the home, away, and goalkeeper jerseys, with sponsor logos cleanly integrated throughout the designs. The new Fujieda MYFC 2026-27 kits will be available to purchase starting in late June 2026 via the official J.League online store.
Matsumoto Yamaga 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J3 League club Matsumoto Yamaga FC have revealed their new 2026-27 home and away kits. The new Adidas Matsumoto Yamaga 2026-27 shirts introduce bespoke designs for the club.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
