{"id":9679,"date":"2026-07-18T15:41:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T10:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9679"},"modified":"2026-07-18T15:41:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T10:41:03","slug":"disney-champion-launch-nfl-collection-see-the-first-8-team-character-pairings-just-jared-celebrity-news-and-gossip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9679","title":{"rendered":"Disney &#038; Champion Launch NFL Collection: See the First 8 Team &#038; Character Pairings! &#8211; Just Jared &#8211; Celebrity News and Gossip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-2248579\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!-- Franchise logo or primary category --><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!-- post title --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/post title --><\/p>\n<p><!-- subheader --><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<!-- post thumbnail --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"tpd-post-thumbnail-container caption_belowImage credit_onImage\"><img width=\"788\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-788x444.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium tpd-force-16x9-aspect-ratio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hosted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and sports journalist Taylor Rooks, the Disney Fan Draft brought the collection\u2019s first eight team-character pairings to life on stage at Fanatics Fest NYC. Dion Dawkins joined to reveal Buffalo\u2019s fan draft pick: Disney\u2019s Beast.\" decoding=\"sync\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-428x241.jpg 428w, https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-788x444.jpg 788w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100px, 788px\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"credit-text\">Credit: Disney Consumer Products<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/post thumbnail --><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/disney\/\" class=\"celebrity-tag-link\"><strong class=\"celebrity-tag-strong\">Disney<\/strong><\/a> and Champion are joining forces with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/nfl\/\" class=\"celebrity-tag-link\"><strong class=\"celebrity-tag-strong\">NFL<\/strong><\/a> and Fanatics for a new apparel collection that combines football teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/star-wars\/\" class=\"celebrity-tag-link\"><strong class=\"celebrity-tag-strong\">Star Wars<\/strong><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Disney | Champion NFL Collection<\/em> will eventually represent all 32 NFL teams. It made its debut at Fanatics Fest NYC on July 16 through an event called the Disney Fan Draft, which revealed the first eight team-and-character combinations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initial lineup includes some natural matches, like the Dallas Cowboys with Woody, along with some unexpected selections that incorporate team history and fan culture.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-which-nfl-teams-and-disney-characters-have-been-paired-together\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which NFL teams and Disney characters have been paired together?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disney has <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyparksblog.com\/products\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-at-fanatics-fest\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">announced the following first-round selections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buffalo Bills<\/strong> \u2013 Beast from Disney\u2019s <em>Beauty and the Beast<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> \u2013 Woody from Disney and Pixar\u2019s <em>Toy Story<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Las Vegas Raiders<\/strong> \u2013 Darth Vader from <em>Star Wars<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>New England Patriots<\/strong> \u2013 Captain America from Marvel<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York Giants<\/strong> \u2013 Wreck-It Ralph<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York Jets<\/strong> \u2013 Buzz Lightyear from Disney and Pixar\u2019s <em>Toy Story<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/strong> \u2013 Captain Hook from Disney\u2019s <em>Peter Pan<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Washington Commanders<\/strong> \u2013 Hamm from Disney and Pixar\u2019s <em>Toy Story<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other 24 team-and-character pairings have not been revealed yet. Disney says the remaining selections will be announced in August.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-01.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 1 image.\" title=\"Open gallery of 1 image.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-01-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"Spanning tees, crewnecks, and sweatshirts, the Disney | Champion NFL Collection will ultimately represent all 32 NFL teams. The first eight team-character matchups feature fan-favorite characters from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel.\" class=\"wp-image-2248581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-01-788x525.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/disney-nfl-champion-collection-01-428x285.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-what-merchandise-is-included-in-the-disney-champion-nfl-collection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What merchandise is included in the Disney | Champion NFL Collection?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collection includes T-shirts, crewnecks, and sweatshirts combining NFL branding with Disney-owned characters. The first eight teams received an early merchandise release at the Disney | Champion Fan Zone during Fanatics Fest NYC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fan Zone also incorporated photo opportunities and appearances by Disney characters connected to the launch. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-when-and-where-can-fans-purchase-the-full-collection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where can fans purchase the full collection?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complete Disney | Champion NFL Collection is scheduled to launch in August. Once released, merchandise for all 32 teams is expected to be sold through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fanatics.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Fanatics.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflshop.com\/\">NFLShop.com<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneystore.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">DisneyStore.com<\/a>, along with select Lids stores across the United States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans can also select their favorite team through an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nflshop.com\/x-9490?_s=bm-nflcom-soc-Disney-BTF-2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">official NFL Shop signup page<\/a> to receive updates about new merchandise and related releases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/2026\/07\/11\/most-popular-disney-live-action-remakes-revealed-ranked-least-to-most-favorite-based-on-audiences\/\">what the most-popular Disney live-action remakes are from least to most favorited, based on audiences<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"categories single-categories\">Posted To:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/disney\/\" rel=\"tag\">Disney<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/marvel\/\" rel=\"tag\">Marvel<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/nfl\/\" rel=\"tag\">nfl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/pixar\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pixar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/sports\/\" rel=\"tag\">Sports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justjared.com\/tags\/star-wars\/\" rel=\"tag\">Star Wars<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Credit: Disney Consumer Products Disney and Champion are joining forces with the NFL and Fanatics for a new apparel collection that combines football teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. 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