Botafogo's black-and-white stripes are among the most recognisable looks in Brazilian soccer. For its new 2026/27 fourth jersey, however, Mizuno has taken one of those colours out of the equation — and replaced it with pink.

Officially unveiled on 19 October 2026, the new Botafogo 2026/27 pink jersey belongs to the collection “Eu Sou do Preto, Branco e Rosa” and was created around the Outubro Rosa breast cancer awareness campaign.

What makes the design particularly interesting from a jersey-culture perspective is the connection Mizuno builds between Botafogo's traditional striped identity and Sakura — the Japanese cherry blossom. It gives the shirt a visual story that goes beyond simply changing black stripes to pink.

Botafogo 2026/27 Pink Jersey: The Design

Rather than abandoning Botafogo's traditional visual language, Mizuno has reworked it. The familiar vertical stripes remain, but alternating shades of white and pink now dominate the body.

Black is still present around the collar, sleeve cuffs and club crest, giving the shirt enough contrast to remain immediately identifiable as Botafogo despite the dramatic change in palette.

The result feels less like a completely separate fashion shirt and more like a genuine reinterpretation of an established club uniform.

• Pink and white vertical stripes → reinterpret Botafogo's traditional striped structure without abandoning it.
• Black collar and sleeve details → retain an important connection to the club's classic identity.
• Sakura inspiration → connects the palette to Japanese culture and Mizuno's origins.
• Hora Delas branding → connects the central shirt graphic with a Botafogo initiative focused on women.
• Lightweight, breathable construction → makes the jersey suitable for supporter wear and warmer conditions.

Why Sakura?

The Sakura — Japan's famous cherry blossom — is the central visual inspiration behind the release.

Mizuno was founded in Osaka, Japan, and the cherry blossom gives the collaboration a cultural reference that connects the supplier's heritage with Botafogo's traditional striped identity.

The idea works particularly well because Sakura blossoms are already associated visually with soft pink tones. Instead of applying pink purely because of the Outubro Rosa campaign, Mizuno has created an additional design language around the colour.

That matters in jersey design. Special editions often work best when the colour change has a reason beyond novelty. Here, the shirt has three overlapping identities: Botafogo's stripes, the Outubro Rosa campaign and Mizuno's Japanese heritage.

More Than a Colour Change

The central branding is another important part of the story. Instead of a conventional commercial sponsor dominating the launch imagery, the shirt displays the Hora Delas logo prominently across the chest.

Hora Delas was created by Botafogo to promote women's participation within the club environment and combat harassment in stadiums.

That makes the visual presentation of the shirt particularly relevant because Botafogo plans to debut the jersey with its women's team.

The scheduled first appearance is on 28 October 2026, when Botafogo's women's side is due to face Fluminense at Estádio Nilton Santos in the Campeonato Carioca Feminino.

How It Fits Into Botafogo's Mizuno Era

Mizuno's return to Brazilian club soccer with Botafogo has already produced a collection built heavily around club identity and historical references.

The regular 2026/27 range launched around the concept “Eu Sou do Preto e Branco”. The fourth jersey cleverly extends that phrase into “Eu Sou do Preto, Branco e Rosa”, giving the special release a direct relationship with the broader season collection.

From a branding perspective, that is stronger than treating the pink shirt as an isolated one-off. It feels like another chapter of the same visual campaign.

Expert Verdict: One of Botafogo's Most Wearable Special Editions

Pink soccer jerseys can easily become novelty pieces. This one avoids that problem because the underlying design remains unmistakably Botafogo.

The stripes are still there. The Lone Star crest still carries strong visual weight. Black continues to frame the jersey. Pink changes the personality without erasing the identity.

The Sakura theme is also strong enough to stand on its own from a design perspective. Even without knowing the campaign context, the softer palette and Japanese inspiration give the jersey a different character from a normal fourth kit.

For casual wear, it is arguably easier to style than many highly graphic special editions. Black shorts, jeans or neutral trousers allow the pink-and-white pattern to remain the focus.

For Brazilian collectors living in Australia, it is also the kind of release that represents something specific about a season rather than simply offering another home-shirt variation.

Botafogo 2026/27 Pink Jersey Technical Details

Sizing and Fit

At the time of research, Botafogo Store listed the men's fourth jersey in sizes from P through 2GG.

Neither the official Botafogo Store nor Mizuno product information reviewed provided enough model-specific body measurements to responsibly convert those Brazilian sizes into Australian sizing.

If you are considering a Botafogo jersey through Al’ssportswear, sending your height and weight before ordering can help with choosing a suitable size.

Is the Botafogo Sakura Jersey Worth Adding to a Collection?

For collectors who prefer jerseys with a clear design story, this is one of Botafogo's more interesting recent releases.

Its appeal comes from the way several ideas have been integrated into one design: the classic stripes, a completely different colour palette, Mizuno's Japanese background, the Sakura reference and the wider campaign around Outubro Rosa.

It is not a retro recreation, anniversary shirt or trophy celebration. Instead, it captures a particular moment in Botafogo's current Mizuno era — and that alone can make a fourth kit more interesting years later.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Botafogo pink jersey released?

Botafogo's 2026/27 fourth jersey was officially presented on 19 October 2026.

Why is the Botafogo jersey pink?

The shirt forms part of the Outubro Rosa awareness campaign. Mizuno also based the design around Sakura, the Japanese cherry blossom, creating a connection between the pink colour palette and the brand's Japanese heritage.

Is the pink jersey an official Botafogo match kit?

Yes. It is Botafogo's official fourth jersey for the 2026/27 collection and is scheduled to make its on-pitch debut with the women's team against Fluminense on 28 October 2026.

Who makes the Botafogo 2026/27 jerseys?

Mizuno is Botafogo's kit manufacturer for the 2026/27 collection.

How much does the official Botafogo pink jersey cost in Brazil?

Both Mizuno and Botafogo Store listed the men's jersey at a standard Brazilian retail price of R$419.99 when researched.

Where can I find a Botafogo jersey in Australia?

Brazilian soccer fans in Australia can browse Al’ssportswear or use the Request Any Jersey page if the Botafogo design they want is not currently listed.

Sources

1. Botafogo Store — Camisa IV Botafogo Mizuno Masculina 2026/27
2. Mizuno Brasil — Camisa 4 Mizuno × Botafogo 2026/27
3. Mantos do Futebol — Botafogo e Mizuno lançam quarta camisa 2026 em homenagem ao Outubro Rosa
4. ge — Botafogo lança quarto uniforme em campanha de Outubro Rosa
5. Botafogo — “Eu Sou do Preto e Branco”, official 2026/27 Mizuno collection