Man City, PUMA and EA SPORTS FC celebrated the launch of the new, special edition EA SPORTS FC kit by hosting an exclusive event last night in Manchester city centre.
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The event, held in Stevenson Square, saw 200 media, fans and influencers gather to catch a glimpse of the kit for the first time, before it went on global sale today.
Featuring a custom NFC chip within the iconic Club crest of the jersey, the kit allows fans to scan the crest to unlock exclusive in-game rewards in FC26, along with getting access to more exclusive prizes and competitions throughout the season.
Announcing this to the attendees last night, FC 26 streamer and Matchday Live presenter FG hosted the event, which took part in a unique LED pyramid construction inspired by the triangular design of the kit and the launch video.
After the launch film was played for the very first time, models stepped out to reveal the new EA SPORTS FC kit, followed by City legend Shaun Wright-Phillips and Man City Women stars Jade Rose, Khiara Keating and Codie Thomas.
Keating then turned her hand to gaming, as she took on FG in a game of FC 26 on the big screen, becoming the first person to play with the new kit in-game. With Man City Esports player Shellzz and Club commentator Alistair Mann providing the commentary, it was a tense match. The City goalkeeper put in a great showing, but was narrowly beaten by FG.
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There was also an FC 26 gaming zone courtesy of EA, allowing fans and content creators to put their skills to the test on the new game, whilst an exclusive LED cube allowed fans to enter in to get a closer look at the kit in person. Club Mascot Moonchester also made an appearance, and handed out some PUMA x EA giveaways and signed shirts to lucky fans.
Speaking about the launch event, Man City Women defender and PUMA ambassador Jade Rose said: “I absolutely loved the event tonight! To see all the fans turn out and see them so excited to see the new kit is fantastic.”
The special-edition kit will be worn by the Men’s first team in select UEFA Champions League away fixtures, debuting against Villareal on 21 October, and by the Women’s team in select domestic fixtures throughout the season.
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