Disney fans and football fans finally have something to cheer about together. Disney, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics have officially teamed up for a first-of-its-kind collaboration that pairs all 32 NFL teams with iconic Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters in a collection of vintage-inspired apparel.
The Disney x Champion NFL Collection made its debut during Fanatics Fest NYC with a special “Disney Fan Draft” event hosted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and broadcaster Taylor Rooks. NFL legends, including Tom Brady, Emmitt Smith, Rob Gronkowski, and more, helped reveal the first eight team and character pairings in front of a live audience.
What makes this collection especially fun is that the character pairings weren’t chosen at random. Disney explained that each design was thoughtfully matched to reflect a team’s personality, history, city, and fan culture, creating combinations that feel authentic for both sports and Disney fans.
The First Eight Team Pairings
The initial launch includes eight creative matchups:
- Buffalo Bills × Beast
- Dallas Cowboys × Woody
- Las Vegas Raiders × Darth Vader
- New England Patriots × Captain America
- New York Giants × Wreck-It Ralph
- New York Jets × Buzz Lightyear
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers × Captain Hook
- Washington Commanders × Hamm
The apparel leans into Champion’s heritage aesthetic with graphic t-shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, and sweatshirts. The photos released from Fanatics Fest showcase bold, vintage-inspired artwork that gives each team-character combination plenty of personality. Whether it’s Wreck-It Ralph representing the Giants, Captain Hook sailing with the Buccaneers, or Darth Vader joining Raider Nation, the artwork feels nostalgic while still being modern enough for everyday wear.
One of the biggest conversation starters has to be the custom Mickey Mouse football helmet unveiled during the event. The helmet combines Mickey ears with a football helmet design, perfectly capturing the spirit of this unique sports-meets-Disney partnership.
More Teams Are Coming Soon
If your favorite NFL team wasn’t part of the initial reveal, don’t worry. These are only the first eight designs.
Disney confirmed that all 32 NFL teams will receive their own character pairing, with the remaining reveals scheduled for August. Once the full collection launches, fans will be able to shop the apparel through Fanatics.com, NFLShop.com, DisneyStore.com, and select Lids locations nationwide. Prices will range from $29.99 to $129.99.
A Bigger Disney Sports Story
The collection is also part of Disney and ESPN’s “Year of the Super Bowl,” a yearlong celebration leading up to ESPN’s first-ever Super Bowl broadcast. Disney says fans can expect additional product launches, storytelling moments, and new fan experiences throughout the 2026 NFL season and beyond.
For Disney fans who also spend Sundays cheering on their favorite NFL team, this collaboration feels like a natural fit. It’s a fresh way to celebrate two passions at once, and with 24 more team pairings still waiting to be revealed, there’s plenty more excitement on the horizon.
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