Official Debut Incoming: Full FC Barcelona 19-20 Font Revealed - Champions League Only
Sep 11, 2019, by Chris
Update: The Barcelona first team will finally debut their new font officially in the Champions League opener away to Dortmund next Tuesday.
The club's 'B' and youth teams have already used the font in their first league matches of the new season, and now Leo Messi and Co. are set to follow. Unfortunately, the font is still only available to those who shop at a physical location such as the famous Camp Nou store.
Update: Following the club's first two preseason games, we've had a look at pictures from the game to give you a better look at the new club font 'FC Barcelona Play'. Unfortunately and incomprehensibly, the font is not available online anywhere and can only be bought in the local official club stores.
A day after the presentation of Frenkie de Jong, FC Barcelona today officially revealed their brand-new typeface, 'FC Barcelona Play'.
The FC Barcelona Play font will be used by the football team in all competitions that don't prohibit the use of a custom design: most importantly the UEFA CHampions League, but also friendlies and the Copa del Rey final. In the league, Barcelona will continue to use the La Liga typeface design, just like in the previous two seasons.
In 2017, La Liga introduced a streamlined font to be used by all teams of the Spanish first division, similar to the Premier League. Real Madrid were really unhappy with it and even filled a lawsuit against being forced to use the font of La Liga. Real Madrid used an own font and never the La Liga font in the Champions League, however, in contrast to Barcelona.
Shown off by de Jong as well as other new Barcelona signings this season like new FCB Basket player Cory Higgins, the FC Barcelona Play 19-20 font introduces a totally new design.
FC Barcelona 2019-2020 Jersey Font
Here's how Messi's shirt will look like next season.
The new Nike FC Barcelona 19-20 kit font features a more classy design than the league-wide La Liga typeface. The letters feature an edged design with a thin line, the numbers come with the Barca crest. Another difference is that the names of player are aligned straight and not on a curve as with the league font.
Although Barcelona had exclusive font designs before, it's the first time that the club undertook the challenge of coming up with a new design as previous typefaces were created by Nike.
Conceptually, FC Barcelona Play is a typography based on the origins and history of the club, Catalan modernism in the late nineteenth century and specifically relating to the direct link between Barça and the current artistic and aesthetic trends in the city of Barcelona and Catalonia. The intention was that each word written with the typography had its own personality and ability to have variants.
The FC Barcelona 19-20 font is available when customizing kits at the official club stores, although it cannot be selected in the online store (at the moment).
Do you like that FC Barcelona is almost certainly set to have a bespoke typeface for cup matches, including the UEFA Champions League? Do you like the first look at the new custom FC Barcelona 2019-2020 jersey typeface? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
J.League x Pokémon: 60 Clubs, 60 Pokémon
The J.League has announced one of its most creative collaboration yet, teaming up with Pokémon for the 'Pokémon J.League Fest 'EVOLUTION!'' campaign ahead of the 2026-27 season.
All 60 clubs across J1, J2 and J3 have been paired with their own Pokémon, with the campaign following each Pokémon's evolution throughout the season across official artwork, graphics and promotional content.
The collaboration also celebrates 30 years of Pokémon (1996-2026) while building excitement for the new J.League campaign, which kicks off on 7 August.
Fans attending matches will receive one of one million exclusive EVO BAGs, each featuring Pikachu alongside the home club's partner Pokémon.
This isn't the first crossover between the two either. Back in 2014, the J.League and Pokémon launched the Family Join Days campaign, where young supporters received exclusive Pikachu trading cards at stadiums.
If your favorite club could be paired with any Pokémon, which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments below.
Hoffenheim Call Out Twitter Accounts Promoting Fake Kits
German club TSG Hoffenheim has taken a humorous approach to address a growing trend on social media involving the promotion of counterfeit football shirts. The club's official account posted a sarcastic message mimicking the exact language used by accounts that advertise fake kits. The post claimed to have found a really cool site for authentic shirts of top quality and insisted the endorsement was entirely voluntary, before directing users to a link in the replies.
Instead of linking to a counterfeit retailer, Hoffenheim's reply simply provided the URL to their official club shop. The joke directly targets a widespread practice on social media where various football-focused accounts promote unauthorized replica stores. In exchange for posting these scripted advertisements, the account owners typically receive a small number of free fake kits, valued at around 35 Euros, rather than monetary compensation.
1. FC Nürnberg 26-27 Home Kit Leaked - Official Pictures
The first real pictures of the 1. FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home kit have been leaked online by @Bundesleaker. Made by Adidas, the new FC Nürnberg 2026-27 home jersey will be worn in the UPCOMING 2. Bundesliga season.
Iwate Grulla Morioka 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Japan Football League team Iwate Grulla Morioka have unveiled new kit collection for 2026-27 season. The designs are made by famous English brand Umbro.
The four kits share two different templates: The white home kit and pink goalkeeper home kit features 3-D diagonal graphic with gradient effect, whereas the red away kit and yellow goalkeeper away kit use outlined stripes along with black and white details.
What do you think of Iwate Grulla Morioka 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Koper FC 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Slovenian PrvaLiga runners-up Koper FC have introduced their three new kits for 2026-27 season, partner with Macron for the 7th consecutive season.
The home kit featuring a striking yellow base with liquid-like pattern and blue trims. The same design is applied for the third kit, using black and gold as its colorway.
The away kit, on the other hand, uses a reverse pallete compared to the home kit, adding the city's skyline graphic across the chest.
What do you think of Koper FC 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.