The FC Barcelona x Nike Kobe 26/27 Away Collection Includes a Kobe 3 Low

Nike Basketball has confirmed that an FC Barcelona-inspired Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro will release on Friday, Sept. 4. The pair was unveiled via social media with the help of Nikola Kusturica, the 17-year-old Serbian UCLA Bruin (formerly of FC Barcelona (Spanish Liga ACB/EuroLeague). The purple-clad sneaker forms part of the Swoosh's "Droppin' Gems" collection.

Stay tuned for more details and expect the pair to land via Nike.com on September 4.

As the world awaits to see the FC Barcelona 26/27 Away kit by Nike, images of the Spanish football club's latest training collection—developed in partnership with the Swoosh and Kobe Bryant Estate—have surfaced.

Training shirts, 1/4 zip tops, and shorts all see the late Los Angeles Lakers legend's iconic sword-and-sheath logo in addition to club crests for the Barcelona-based side. A purple gradient appears across many items, nodding to what is expected to appear on Barcelona's 26/27 shirt. This year, like last season, the Barcelona 26/27 Home jersey has presented tradition in a refreshing way. The Away kit has allowed Nike'd design team to experiment. Bryant's fandom of the Spanish side has inspired product over the years, with the first iteration of a proper mamba-inspired kit being lauded.

The 26/27 Away kit is looking to repeat history while looking to allow fans to enjoy Barça and the "Mamba Mentality" off-pitch with lifestyle-friendly product.

Keep an eye on Nike.com for releases.

During life, the Los Angeles Lakers legend released Nike-backed product inspired by the Spanish club, which has had the Swoosh as its kit manufacturer since 1998. Bryant also kept a Barça shirt on hand, being photographed in it on more than one occasion.

For its 2025-26 campaign, the La Liga club has honored Bryant with a collaborative Away kit, which sees elements from the "Black Mamba" alter ego across performance apparel. Come Fall 2026, it seems the partnership will continue to celebrate the five-time NBA champion's legacy.

According to Sneaker Market, the second-half of '26 will see the launch of at least two more three-way collaborations. A Kobe 3 Low and Dunk Protro will be produced between FC Barcelona and the Nike Kobe group. The expected color palette on product is a gold, black, and purple one, with the Nike Basketball silhouette reportedly opting for a golden base.

As of now, it isn't known whether or not apparel and accessories will accompany the footwear as has been the case with recent capsules. All items, however, should be available on Nike.com between the end of August and beginning of November.

Enjoy speculative mock-ups ahead, which could differ from final products. Once you're done, check out House of Heat°'s dedicated coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ tournament.