Mainz 25-26 Carnival Kit Released
- Jersey Design: The 2026 Mainz carnival jersey, made by Jako, features a black and pastel checkerboard pattern inspired by the Schwellkopp figure Lisbetche's outfit.
- Carnival Elements: The jersey incorporates traditional carnival symbols such as a jester's cap, four-color detailing, and special carnival flock printing, celebrating the city's carnival culture.
- Limited Edition: Only 1,905 numbered jerseys were produced, packaged in a collector's box with a pin and profile card, and are available for €95 with a discount for members.
Mainz has revealed their 2026 carnival jersey in collaboration with Jako, drawing inspiration from the Schwellkopp figure Lisbetche.
- FSV Mainz 05's 2025-26 Carnival uniform continues the club's tradition of celebrating local carnival culture with limited edition kits based on the oversized papier-mâché heads that parade through the city during Rose Monday.
Mainz 25-26 Carnival Kit
This is the new Jako Mainz 05 Carnival jersey for 25-26.
The Jako Mainz 05 2025-2026 Carnival football shirt features a black and pastel-colored checkerboard pattern across the shirt, replicating Lisbetche's chic outfit worn during carnival celebrations.
Traditional carnival elements complete the design of the Jako Mainz 05 25-26 Carnival jersey, including a jester's cap motif, four-color detailing on the collar and cuffs, and special carnival flock printing. The Schwellkopp figures have been fixtures of Mainz carnival for nearly 100 years, making them deeply meaningful symbols for the local community.
Only 1,905 numbered jerseys were produced, each packaged in an exclusive white collector's box with a matching pin and profile card of Lisbetche. The box complements last year's red packaging. Adult jerseys cost €95. Members receive a 10 percent discount and can purchase a maximum of two shirts through the online shop.
Matching warm-up shirts and jackets are also available for the first time.
Check out old Mainz kits on Football Kit Archive
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Nike Confirms Release of Gold Mercurial CR7 2026 World Cup Boots
Nike has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the highly anticipated, special-edition signature boot for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the American sportswear giant will launch a spectacular all-gold Mercurial specifically designed for the Portuguese superstar. This exclusive release is scheduled to drop just before Portugal kicks off their opening group-stage match.
The decision to equip the forward in a striking all-gold colorway is a deliberate and symbolic tribute by the brand's design team. Speaking on the upcoming launch to The Athletic, Nike representative Odinga Nimako, a senior figure at Nike’s global football footwear team, explained the specific reasoning behind the glamorous aesthetic. "The fact that Ronaldo is playing his sixth World Cup, we wanted to celebrate the legacy he has set and the way he continues to add to his legacy," Nimako stated. "And there is no better color than gold to help do that."
It remains to be see if Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the golden boots in a match - we expect him to wear them in training only.
