From rugby and football to basketball, teams are increasingly leaning into entertainment-driven identities to capture attention beyond the pitch. Strong branding transforms a match into a cultural moment, a unifying story that fans can rally around. Bath Rugby’s bold new rebrand, for example, has been designed to cut through the noise and grab the attention of Gen Z audiences with confidence and energy. Liverpool FC’s recent refresh by Bulletproof takes a different tack, simplifying the club’s assets while amplifying its global presence. Together, they show how visuals and narratives are just as vital to sport as the action itself.
But sport is about more than winning or spectacle, it’s also about belonging, dignity and hope. The Homeless World Cup is an initiative that has been running for over 20 years. By giving people who have experienced homelessness the chance to represent their country on the pitch, it reframes football as a tool for transformation. This year’s tournament took place in Oslo, Norway and Egypt's men's team and Uganda's women's left as the champions - congratulations to the winning teams!
Sometimes sport carries a weight even greater than community. The newly launched Freedom Games, branded by Fold7Design, aim to rally global action against modern slavery, a human rights issue that still affects millions worldwide. With bold visual storytelling and a message rooted in urgency and hope, the Games show how design and sport together can create platforms for awareness, solidarity and change. It’s the kind of boundary-crossing initiative we admire, where creativity becomes a tool for justice as well as inspiration.
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