A BATHING APE® Releases May Items for SS 2026 'Football Mania' Collection

A BATHING APE® (BAPE®) is launching 'Football Mania,' a new theme that reinterprets this cultural phenomenon from a unique perspective. This collection projects the collective energy, pure passion, and distinctive visual language of the game onto modern streetwear.

The stage is the urban street. There, every movement becomes an expression, and the city itself transforms into a free pitch. In these dynamic scenes, talents paint the everyday landscape with the rhythm and intensity of sports, creating unpredictable football moments. The visuals vividly depict the dynamism and immersive feel of the moment when the heartbeat of urban life collides with the energy of sports.

A key concept in the graphics for this collection is the 'bootleg culture' born from fan communities of the era. The expressive, hand-drawn style prints symbolize the rebellious spirit and originality of a time when personal creativity defined the visuals of sports culture. A bold color palette, based primarily on vibrant green and yellow, further emphasizes this direction and breathes intense energy into the entire collection.

Furthermore, the focus is not only on the dynamism on the pitch but also on the passion off the pitch. Each sports-inspired item is styled effortlessly within a streetwear context, proving BAPE®'s high affinity for 'elevating the essence of competition into everyday wear.' The brand's signature design codes are reinterpreted through unexpected color schemes and bold graphics, achieving a perfect balance of sports and style.

Moreover, the spirit of 'Mania' generated when people gather symbolizes the cohesion of the global football culture formed through a shared passion. In the moment when individual entities resonate as a community, BAPE®'s vision is elevated into its most vivid cultural statement.

Through 'Football Mania,' BAPE® has portrayed sports as a cultural force where movement and individuality intersect. It is a celebration of energy, redefined from the perspective of powerful streetwear.

A BATHING APE® Spring/Summer 2026 collection 'Football Mania' May new items are sequentially available at BAPE STORE® locations and on BAPE.COM.

MENS

APE FLAME MONOGRAM JACQUARD MULTI LOGO PADDED JACKET COLOR: BLACK, GREEN ￥52,800- (Tax included)

APE FLAME MONOGRAM JACQUARD LOGO RELAXED FIT FOOTBALL JERSEY COLOR: BLACK, GREEN ￥26,400- (Tax included)

HEAVY WASH HAND DRAW FOOTBALL MULTI LOGO RELAXED FIT TEE COLOR: WHITE, BLACK ￥23,100- (Tax included)

APE FLAME MONOGRAM JACQUARD RELAXED FIT FOOTBALL SHORTS COLOR: BLACK, GREEN ￥31,900- (Tax included)

HEAVY WASH HAND DRAW FOOTBALL LOGO RELAXED FIT SWEAT SHORTS COLOR: WHITE, BLACK ￥29,700- (Tax included)

LADIES'

DIP DYE SHARK FULL ZIP HOODIE COLOR: ORANGE, SAX ￥45,100- (Tax included)

DIP DYE MULTI LOGO MINI TEE COLOR: ORANGE, SAX ￥16,500- (Tax included)

DIP DYE MULTI LOGO SHORTS COLOR: ORANGE, SAX ￥29,700- (Tax included)

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