Chapecoense presented this Monday the number one jersey for the 2026 season. The new uniform has a strong symbolic meaning since it pays homage to Atlético Nacional, of Colombiaand to the victims of the 2016 plane crash, the tragedy of which will celebrate its tenth anniversary next year.
One of the main visual novelties of the jersey is the return of the green and white vertical stripes on the main jersey, something that has not happened since the 1970s. The official launch took place during a rehearsal featuring Little childformer defender of the Chape and one of the survivors of the accident.
According to the club, the uniform goes beyond the sporting aspect and represents a gesture of gratitude. In an official note, Chapecoense highlighted the role of Atlético Nacional in the reconstruction process experienced after the tragedy.
On our most difficult days, the green of our colors brought us together. Ten years later, in an act of memory and respect, the OF.1 jersey of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 season will be a symbol of history and gratitude.
A tribute to the greatness of a club which, on the other side of the continent, lit the light… pic.twitter.com/vHnvEihNvr
– Chapecoense (@ChapecoenseReal) December 15, 2025
“The coat of the 2026 season is a tribute to Atlético Nacional, a club that in 2016 reaffirmed its greatness through remarkable gestures of solidarity, empathy and love towards others, which crossed borders and became an inseparable part of the history of world football and the reconstruction of Chapecoense. In addition, of course, to celebrating the entire identity of the Chapecoense people“, wrote the club.
The shirt bears three special commemorative stamps. On the lower bar, a seal symbolizes respect and permanent remembrance. On the back, near the collar, the inscription “We remember forever” pays tribute to the victims of the 2016 accident. Inside the collar, the phrase “There are more than 11 of us” reinforces the idea of unity and community which marks the history of the club.
According to Chapecoense, the uniform represents “unity, respect and gratitude”connecting the past, present and future in a season marked by the memory and identity of Verdão do Oeste. The new jerseys are now available for pre-sale on the club’s official website and should arrive in physical stores soon. Chapecó.
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