Exclusive: Nike to Use Classic Lakers Colors in 27-28 Season for Mamba Away Kit
- Mamba Collaboration: FC Barcelona will continue its collaboration with Nike's Mamba brand into the 2027-28 season.
- Lakers-Inspired Colors: The FC Barcelona 2027-28 away kit will feature classic Los Angeles Lakers colors, with a yellow base and purple logos.
- Release Date: The FC Barcelona 27-28 Mamba away kit is expected to be released in summer 2027.
Footy Headlines can exclusively reveal new details about FC Barcelona’s Mamba collaboration for the 2027-28 season. Following our earlier report confirming that Barcelona will continue working with Nike’s Mamba brand, inspired by the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, we can now report that the 27-28 away kit will use classic Los Angeles Lakers colors.
This move further strengthens the cross-sport legacy connection between Barcelona, Nike, and Kobe Bryant’s iconic Mamba identity.
FC Barcelona 27-28 Away Kit
According to information leaked to Footy Headlines, the Nike FC Barcelona 27-28 away shirt is set to feature classic Lakers-inspired colors, a clear nod to Kobe Bryant’s NBA legacy.
The Nike FC Barcelona 2027-28 away football shirt is expected to come in a yellow base color, closely associated with the Lakers’ traditional home look, combined with purple logos for the Nike Swoosh, Barcelona crest, and sponsor branding.
This color combination would instantly link the shirt visually to the Lakers while remaining unique within Barcelona’s shirt history.
In addition, the collar and sleeve cuffs could feature a striped design in white, purple, and yellow, reminiscent of classic Lakers jerseys. This detailing would further underline the basketball influence and reinforce the Mamba storytelling behind the shirt.
Third Chapter of the Barça x Mamba Collaboration
The 2027-28 season will mark the continuation of Barcelona’s special collaboration with Nike’s Mamba line, first revealed by Footy Headlines earlier. The partnership celebrates Kobe Bryant’s deep personal connection to FC Barcelona and his admiration for the club’s philosophy and style of play.
The Barcelona 27-28 Mamba away kit is expected to be officially released in summer 2027, as part of Nike’s kit launch for the new season.
Do you like the idea of Barcelona wearing a Lakers-inspired yellow and purple away kit, or do you think the Mamba concept should stay closer to traditional Barça colors? Comment below.
