PUMA & Manchester City Launch Special-Edition Kit with NFC Technology
21 October 2025: PUMA, EA SPORTS FC and Manchester City have launched a special-edition football kit and lifestyle collection featuring a custom NFC chip within the iconic Club crest of the jersey, designed to unlock a new level of City passion. NFC chip allows fans to tap their smartphones on the crest to unlock a bespoke digital experience, where supporters can access exclusive content in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 and additional surprises from Manchester City, PUMA and EA SPORTS FC, transforming the shirt into an interactive gateway.
At the heart of the kit’s design lies the triangle, a powerful symbol for the FC brand and its products, and a shape reminiscent of City’s style of beautiful football. Represented in a striking green hue that nods to EA SPORTS FC’s signature aesthetic, the kit connects the physical and the digital. The dark forest green base features turquoise and metallic triangular graphics, a light green crew neck collar, a metallic PUMA cat and the NFC chip visible at the heart of the metallic Man City crest. The result is a first-of-its-kind design that celebrates Manchester City’s identity while embracing the EA SPORTS FC message: “The Club is yours, wherever the game takes you.”
Manchester City Esports player and ePremier League 2020/21 winner Shaun ‘Shellzz’ Springette said “It’s amazing to see the worlds of City and EA SPORTS FC come together for such a unique kit collab. As someone who loves football and gaming, the interactive chip is such a cool way to connect with the Club through both passions and it’s really exciting that fans will also be able to unlock exclusive in-game rewards. I can’t wait to see this shirt in the game and on the pitch!”
“Football shirts have always been symbols of pride and connection and we’re proud to bring that spirit into EA SPORTS FC 26 in collaboration with Manchester City and PUMA. Blending tradition with innovation, the new kit comes to life both physically and virtually, giving fans new ways to connect with their Club,” said James Taylor, Director of Football Partnerships at EA SPORTS FC.
There will be two exclusive windows for fans to sign up to access the in-game FC 26 rewards via the NFC crest, including receiving the kit in FUT, custom made items in Clubs and exclusive loan City player picks. Users must register via the crest between 15th October 2025 and 10th November 2025 for the first access window, or between 11th November and 10th January 2026 for the second access window to redeem the in-game rewards. There will also be a range of competitions and prizes hosted on the NFC crest throughout the season.
