Evolution of the UEFA Champions League Patch
Oct 21, 2020, by Simon
With the Champions League group stage beginning today, we take a look at the complete history of UEFA's official Champions League patch, which exists since the season 1992-93. Thanks to Classic Football Shirts for the images.
How the UEFA Champions League patch evolved throughout the years
This image shows all 9 different versions of the UEFA Champions League patch.
In the Champions League season 1992-93, UEFA went with a rectangular patch, which consisted of the famous Champions League stars forming the shape of a football, while the writing 'Champions League 92-93' rounds off the design for both the black as well as white version. In the year after, the UEFA just slightly changed the size of the different components, whereas the season 1994-95 experienced a more concrete change with the outer shape being changed to a star instead of a rectangle for the white version.
However, for the Champions League final 1995 and the following season the UEFA introduced a circular shape and gave up the writing, making it the iconic UEFA Champions League patch we know today. In the years after, only changes to the black stars, white background as well as the border were made, while the patch retained its infamous circular shape.
The original article about the UEFA Champions League badges was published in September 2018. We added a few new pictures for this update.
Did you enjoy the throwback? Make sure to tell us which patch you like the most in the comments down below!
Raith Rovers 26-27 Away Kit Released
Following the launch of their home shirt earlier this week, Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers have officially unveiled their new 26-27 away kit, made by Joma.
The Raith Rovers 26-27 away shirt offers a fresh alternative look for the squad as they prepare for the new campaign. The kit's official launch coincides with immediate availability for supporters, complementing the primary home strip that debuted on July 6.
Pescara 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian side Pescara have officially launched their new home kit for the upcoming 26-27 season. Made by Joma, the shirt introduces a clean and traditional design for the club.
The Joma Pescara 26-27 home jersey features the classic light blue and white vertical stripes that are synonymous with Delfino Pescara 1936. The Joma maker mark is visible on the right side of the chest, paired with the standard club crest positioned on the left.
Fans can purchase the Joma Pescara 26-27 home kit through the official club store and select retailers.
Nike Brazil 2028 Copa America Concept Kit
Following the leak of the Nike 28-29 template, Brazilian kit designer [@felipesilva_dg](https://Sheffield Wednesday) has imagined how the new design could look for the Brazil 2028 Copa America home kit. The concept adapts the leaked template, which was initially showcased in the England Euro 2028 concept, to create a fresh take on the iconic national team shirt.
The Brazil 2028 Copa America concept kit features the traditional yellow base but incorporates a significantly increased amount of blue on the main shirt. This design choice draws inspiration from recent trends seen in the Brazil women's team kits, offering a striking contrast to the more conventional yellow-dominant designs. The new paneling and layout flexibility of the Nike 28-29 template allow for these prominent blue accents to be integrated seamlessly into the overall design.
While this is strictly a fan concept and not an official leak of Brazil's next kit, it provides an interesting glimpse into the possibilities of Nike's upcoming template. The 2028 Copa America is still a couple of years away, but the anticipation for how national teams will utilize the new Nike 28-29 design language is already building.
