FC Barcelona has revealed a limited edition jersey for the upcoming El Clasico against Real Madrid, featuring British pop star Ed Sheeran. The club announced the collaboration on social media with a lively message:
“Ed Sheeran joins Barça. It’s time to play,” they posted.
This announcement follows Sheeran’s recent appearance at an event where he donned a T-shirt emblazoned with the logo of his “Play” album alongside the Barcelona crest.
Sheeran’s logo is set to be displayed on FC Barcelona’s home kit during the highly anticipated match on 26 October.
Ed Sheeran s’uneix al Barça. És hora de jugar.
Barça x @spotify x @edsheeran ▶ pic.twitter.com/5TeOvvPVJx— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_cat) October 14, 2025
This initiative is part of Barcelona’s ongoing collaboration with Spotify, which frequently highlights different artists on the team’s kits for significant matches.
Previous editions have featured international icons such as Drake, Rosalía, The Rolling Stones, and Karol G, making these jerseys highly sought after by collectors.
Reactions from Ed Sheeran and Lewandowski
Ed Sheeran shared his enthusiasm stating, “Seeing my new album, Play, featured on the Barça shirt is an unbelievable moment for me.”
“I’ve had a passion for football my whole life, so bringing my music to such an iconic platform and sharing it with fans worldwide is incredibly meaningful,” he added.
The special emblem will first feature on 19 October during the women’s match against Granada CF, before making a return for the men’s El Clasico on 26 October.
Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski also weighed in on the unique kit, remarking,
“Ed’s music has been a part of our dressing-room playlist for quite some time, so seeing his new album represented on our shirt for El Clasico is truly special.”
“Music and football connect fans in profound ways, and I’m honored to embody that connection on the field,” he added.
The club will offer exclusive editions of the match shirt for sale starting 15 October at Barça Stores.