Sporting Clube de Portugal Unveils Pink Kit to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

 Sporting Clube de Portugal has launched a special commemorative kit for the 2024-25 season to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention. The vibrant pink kit was first worn by the women’s team earlier this week and has now been donned by the men’s team during their home match against Casa Pia. The bold departure from Sporting's traditional green and white colors highlights the club's commitment to supporting important causes beyond the football pitch.

The new kit, developed by Nike, is centered around a striking ‘Vivid Pink’ color scheme, with contrasting black details, using the popular Nike Park VII template as its base. Sporting has made sure to keep the team’s identity intact by incorporating the club’s iconic crest on the left chest and adding a special seal on the lower right hem of the shirt. The design not only raises awareness but also reflects a modern aesthetic that fans can proudly wear in support of breast cancer prevention.

Although initially worn by the women's team, the men’s team has followed suit, proudly wearing the pink kit in a home match, marking a moment of unity between both teams in raising awareness for this important cause. While the press release did not initially confirm the men's team involvement, this move has since reinforced the club’s all-encompassing support for breast cancer awareness month.

Beyond the current campaign, Sporting’s Pink October kit provides fans with a glimpse into what they can expect in future seasons. The club has announced plans to launch an unprecedented nine kits for the 2025-26 season, making this pink edition a potential forerunner in their innovative and diverse kit designs. The emphasis on raising awareness through kits suggests Sporting CP may continue blending football with social causes in future releases.

This special edition kit not only helps spread the message of breast cancer prevention but also unites the Sporting community in a common goal. The striking pink design, coupled with its meaningful cause, has already resonated with fans and is poised to become a memorable part of the club’s history.