NSN Cycling have become the first major men’s team to reveal their 2026 jersey, launching the new design at their team presentation earlier today. The WorldTeam rolled out a striking kit that pays direct homage to their home city of Barcelona, blending bold geometry, asymmetric colour blocking and contemporary Catalan influences into one of the most distinctive designs the team has produced.
The jersey, created in collaboration with Stycle.Design and manufactured by Ekoï, builds on the visual identity NSN teased across recent preview posts. Those early fragments – cropped patterns, abstract shapes and controlled bursts of colour – hinted at a kit rooted in modern Barcelona rather than traditional sporting aesthetics. Today’s full reveal confirmed that direction, delivering a design that feels unmistakably urban, energetic and architectural.
A jersey shaped by Barcelona
NSN described the kit as “redesigning the ride”, framing it as a continuation of their mission to reflect the values and culture of the city they represent.
“Barcelona never stands still,” the team said. “Its geometry, its colours, the way tradition meets modernity – movement becomes identity. Our 2026 jersey takes those elements and brings them to the road.”
The patchwork of patterns is a clear nod to the city’s architectural language – from the tiled motifs found throughout Eixample, to the graphic edge of contemporary design studios that define modern BCN. Pastel tones mix with sharp monochrome blocks, while the asymmetric panels echo the city’s fractured but flowing streetscape.
Attention to detail
The team emphasised that “it’s all about the detail”, highlighting the craftsmanship behind a jersey that balances artistic expression with performance requirements. The technical finish from Ekoï includes updated fabrics and improved panel shaping, while Stycle.Design’s layout ensures that the geometric components remain coherent at race speed rather than becoming visual noise.
A confident early statement
With the men’s WorldTour peloton still deep in off-season preparations, NSN Cycling have been the first major squad to reveal their full 2026 look. It is a bold statement, not only in terms of aesthetics but also intent: the team continues to position itself at the intersection of culture, design and high-performance sport.
The jersey was unveiled at today’s team launch, with riders modelling the full 2026 kit for the first time. The final version matches closely with the hints the team shared earlier in the week: a palette that blends warm Mediterranean tones with cooler architectural shades, a front panel dominated by graphic patterns, and clean lines that continue onto the sleeves.
The team praised the collaborative process with Stycle.Design, calling the studio “instrumental in translating Barcelona’s visual identity into something riders can wear at 50 km/h”.
With the racing season still weeks away, the team have already seized early attention – and delivered a kit that will stand out in any peloton, from February’s first stage race to the final sprint of the year.
If the intention was to design a jersey that mirrors the rhythm and movement of their new home city, NSN Cycling have succeeded – and set a high bar for the rest of the WorldTour in 2026.
