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Disney x Champion NFL Collection 2026: Release date, prices and where to buy
Disney, Champion, and the NFL have launched a first-of-its-kind apparel collection pairing all 32 teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars. The collection is available online at Disney Store, Fanatics, and NFL Shop, with prices ranging from $39.99 to $119.99.
Disney, Champion, and the NFL have teamed up for a first-of-its-kind apparel collection that assigns a character from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars to each of the league's 32 teams. The collection, which launched this week, features a wide range of products including T-shirts, fleece options, and hoodies for men, women, and kids.
According to the Disney Store, the collection currently lists 63 products, with select teams represented across multiple styles. Pricing starts at $39 for adult T-shirts, $29 for kids' T-shirts, and $119 for adult pullover sweatshirts, with overall prices ranging from $39.99 to $119.99. The collection is available online at Disney Store, Fanatics, and NFL Shop, with select Lids retail locations also carrying the merchandise, as reported by nj.com.
Release Date and Availability
The entire Disney x Champion NFL Collection was scheduled to drop online Monday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m. ET on Fanatics, NFL Shop, and Disney Store, according to nj.com. Some items may carry promise dates in September based on projected delivery schedules, the outlet added.
How Disney Chose the Matchups
Disney's design team studied franchise history, city identity, team traditions, nicknames, and vintage graphics before finalizing the pairings, with matchups based on a team's name, location, history, colors, or fan culture. For example, the Detroit Lions are matched with Simba from "The Lion King," and the Cincinnati Bengals with Shere Khan from "The Jungle Book," as reported by al.com.
The roster of pairings spans Disney's animated classics, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. Some highlights include:
Darth Vader for the Las Vegas Raiders
Thanos for the Tennessee Titans
Chewbacca for the Green Bay Packers
Captain America for the New England Patriots
Doctor Doom for the Philadelphia Eagles
The Millennium Falcon for the Atlanta Falcons
Maleficent and Diaval for the Baltimore Ravens
Beast for the Buffalo Bills
Bagheera for the Carolina Panthers
Baloo for the Chicago Bears
Pluto for the Cleveland Browns
Woody for the Dallas Cowboys
Jessie for the Houston Texans
Pepita for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Big Bad Wolf for the Kansas City Chiefs
King Triton for the Miami Dolphins
Thor for the Minnesota Vikings
Louis for the New Orleans Saints
Wreck-It Ralph for the New York Giants
Buzz Lightyear for the New York Jets
Stinky Pete for the San Francisco 49ers
"Mine, Mine, Mine" seagulls for the Seattle Seahawks
Captain Hook for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Hamm for the Washington Commanders
Maximus from "Tangled" for the Denver Broncos
Horace Horsecollar for the Indianapolis Colts
Hercules and Pegasus for the Los Angeles Chargers
Sulley from "Monsters, Inc." for the Los Angeles Rams
Pete for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Jafar and Iago for the Arizona Cardinals
Reactions: Fascination and Confusion
The lineup has drawn a mix of fascination and confusion. Gizmodo described the collaboration as "fascinating, confusing, and everything in between," noting that while some pairings—like Thor for the Vikings—seem obvious, others, such as Chewbacca for the Packers, defy easy explanation. The outlet also highlighted the Millennium Falcon for the Falcons, questioning the connection, but noted that Disney provided explanations for each matchup.
Some pairings, like Stinky Pete for the 49ers or Maximus the horse for the Broncos, may be less marketable, Gizmodo pointed out, but the selections reflect Disney's deep catalog and the design team's efforts to find creative connections.
Where to Buy
The collection is available online at Disney Store, Fanatics, and NFL Shop, with select Lids retail locations also participating, according to nj.com. Fans can shop their favorite team-character pairings across multiple product styles.
As the collection officially drops, the collaboration represents a unique crossover between two entertainment powerhouses, blending team pride with beloved characters that span generations.
How each outlet told it
al.com
Framing: Headline is straightforward, describing the collaboration without emphasis on purchase details, focusing instead on the pairings. — Informative and descriptive, with a neutral tone.
Facts Included:
The collection is first-of-its-kind
All 32 teams get a character from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars
Adult T-shirts for $39, kids' T-shirts for $29, adult pullover sweatshirts for $119
Disney Store lists 63 products
Disney chose matchups based on team name, location, history, colors, or fan culture
Detroit Lions matched with Simba, Cincinnati Bengals with Shere Khan
Examples: Darth Vader for Raiders, Thanos for Titans, Chewbacca for Packers
Design team studied franchise history and city identity
Framing: Headline highlights confusion and fascination, suggesting a mix of skepticism and intrigue about the collaboration. — Playful and critical, using humor and rhetorical questions to express confusion.
Facts Included:
The collaboration involves Disney and NFL
Each team assigned a Disney character
Full lineup revealed this week
List of all 32 team-character pairings with Disney-provided explanations
Products available at NFLShop.com, Fanatics.com, and DisneyStore.com
Framing: Headline focuses on the release date, prices, and purchase locations, emphasizing practical buying information for consumers. — Promotional and consumer-focused, with phrases like 'officially dropped' and 'must-have'.
Facts Included:
The collection dropped for all 32 NFL teams
Available at Fanatics, NFL Shop, Disney Store, and select Lids retail locations
Release date and time: Monday, Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. ET
Price range: $39.99 to $119.99
Products include T-shirts, fleece options, and hoodies for men, women, and kids
Some items have promise dates in September
Full list of team-character pairings for all 32 teams
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ClaimThe Disney x Champion NFL Collection has officially dropped for all 32 NFL teams.
ClaimThe Disney x Champion NFL Collection is a first-of-its-kind apparel collection that gives all 32 teams a character from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, or Star Wars.
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StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via al.com , nj.com
ClaimThe collection features products including T-shirts, fleece options, and hoodies for men, women, and kids.