The NFL Rivalries series is back for 2026, with Nike turning its attention to eight teams from the NFC North and AFC South. The Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans will each get a new alternate uniform built around their team, city, and local fan culture.

Rivalries first launched in 2025 with the AFC East and NFC West. Teams wear the special uniforms for a designated home matchup against a division opponent, and each design remains in the rotation for three seasons. The idea caught on quickly, with the NFL saying the first collection became Fanatics’ best-selling merchandise launch to date.

A mix of current players, former stars, and local names helped introduce the 2026 uniforms. Jameson Williams, Jordan Love, Nico Collins, Sauce Gardner, and Randy Moss are part of the rollout, along with Big Sean, Slim Thug, Bun B, Gowa Gibbs, and Thomas Edwards.

The new uniforms will show up throughout the 2026 season during divisional games. Green Bay faces Chicago in Week 5, Detroit hosts Minnesota in Week 8, Houston meets Indianapolis in Week 11, and Minnesota gets Detroit again in Week 15. Chicago will also wear its Rivalries look against Green Bay in Week 16. Teams that debuted uniforms in 2025 are expected to bring those designs back for select games this season.

The 2026 Nike NFL Rivalries jerseys and matching fan gear release September 1, 2026, through Nike, NFL Shop, Fanatics, team stores, and select retailers. The collection will also be available through international NFL Shop sites and select retailers outside the U.S.

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