Venice, 10 February 2026 — Venezia FC and NOCTA unveil the 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey, designed by Drake Ramberg: a project deeply rooted in the element that more than any other defines Venice—water. More than a simple colorway, the new jersey interprets water as origin, movement, and shared identity: the force that has shaped the city and continues to connect the people who inhabit it. This vision takes shape through Siamo Nati Sull’Acqua (Born on the water), a campaign that brings together voices from Venice’s contemporary creative community, involved by Venezia FC to take part in a collective expression of belonging and connection to the territory.

The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey translates this concept into design through layered shades of blue that evoke the depth and constant motion of the lagoon. Water is not treated as a backdrop, but as a language: fluid, reflective, and in continuous transformation. In direct dialogue with the territory, the campaign images, shot by photographer Diogo Lopes, portray the creative community who play on and off the pitch.

Venezia FC players Gianluca Busio, Marko Farji, Lynn Gismann, Kike Perez, John Yeboah and Alice Zuanti appear alongside artists and cultural figures from the city — including Cristina Collu, Director of Fondazione Querini Stampalia; chef Silvia Rozas; environmental scientist Jane Da Mosto; and designer Marco Zavagno with his son, among others — each bearing witness to a lived and authentic relationship with Venice.

“This project continues the narrative that defines Venezia FC: a Club deeply rooted in and inseparable from its city, yet driven by a bold, contemporary, and global creative language,” says Tancredi Vitale, Managing Director of Venezia FC. “With the 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey, we wanted to create something that authentically brings together design, culture, and community—true to Venice and meaningful beyond its borders. The campaign reflects our belief that football can act as a cultural platform, capable of connecting people, disciplines, and stories through a shared sense of belonging.”

The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey follows the same conceptual path as the 25/26 Fourth Jersey launched in December, reinterpreted through a palette inspired by the Winged Lion of St. Mark. Historical symbols are distilled through Ramberg’s distinctive graphic language, striking a balance between heritage and contemporary form. The result is a jersey conceived not only for the pitch, but as a narrative object: research-driven, culturally grounded, and unmistakably Venetian.

The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey will be worn on the pitch for the first time on 10 February, on the occasion of the match between Venezia FC and Modena FC at the “Pier Luigi Penzo” Stadium.

Building on a cultural partnership begun in 2023 and developed into a shared journey combining art, sport, and community engagement, Ocean Space will host, at the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice, the exposition-event conceived and presented by Venezia FC, tomorrow 11 February from 2 to 7 PM with free admission.

Ocean Space's 2026 artistic season, meanwhile, will reopen on 28 March with two projects: the exhibition Tide of Returns and the policy lab Nature Speaks, Listening for Rights of Nature in Venice and Europe, a community-led initiative to recognize the Venetian Lagoon as an entity with legal personhood within Italian and European law.

Availability
The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey and the 25/26 Special Edition Match Fourth Jersey will be available starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 10 February, on shop.veneziafc.it and at official Venezia FC stores:

Rialto and Santi Apostoli, Venice: open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Ca’ Venezia, Mestre: open Tuesday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Full Cast

Venezia FC Men’s Team Players

Gianluca Busio
Marko Farji
Kike Perez
John Yeboah

Venezia FC Women's Team Players

Lynn Gismann
Alice Zuanti

From Venice creative and cultural community

Francesco Vittorio Bassan — co- founder Katkoot Italia
Elena Callegari — Metabolismo Lagunare
Cristiana Collu — Director, Fondazione Querini Stampalia
Jane da Mosto — Environmental Scientist
Elia Favaro — Electronic Music Collective
Pia Sophie Ottes — Director, Victoria Mirò Venezia
Sibylle Righetti — Manager and Project Coordinator, Edipo Re
Silvia Rozas — Chef
Lorenzo Vitturi — Artist
Marco Zavagno — Designer and co-founder of the multidisciplinary design studio Zaven
Zeno Zavagno — Son of Marco Zavagno from VFC Academy
999999999 — Musician

About NOCTA
NOCTA is Drake’s premium sub-label in partnership with Nike, officially launched in December 2020. The name references Drake’s “nocturnal creative process.” NOCTA delivers essential, performance-oriented sportswear that merges functionality with urban aesthetics. Designed for “those who work hard and never stop,” the line includes apparel and footwear suited for both creative work and everyday wear, positioned at the intersection of music, sport, and fashion.

About Venezia FC
Venezia FC is a professional football club and a cultural enterprise rooted in the city of Venice. Founded in 1907, it interprets the spirit of the lagoon through identity-driven football, sporting integrity, and a distinctive approach to design. The First Team plays its home matches at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, the second-oldest stadium in Italy, located on the island of Sant’Elena, adjacent to the Venice Biennale. Throughout its history, the Club has competed primarily in the top two tiers of Italian football and currently plays in Serie B.
The organization is committed to sporting excellence at all levels, with men’s, women’s, and youth teams sharing the same ambition, discipline, and aesthetic sensibility. Owned by Venezia FC SpA, the Club operates under a long-term strategy focused on sustainable growth, the development of sporting and brand assets, and strong corporate governance. The executive team, composed of Italian professionals with international experience, pursues sporting performance while promoting civic engagement and cultural innovation. Venezia FC is more than a football institution: it is a platform for partners, investors, and supporters seeking a deeper connection between sport, culture, and purpose.

About Ocean Space
Ocean Space is the TBA21–Academy’s hub in Venice, dedicated to exhibitions, research projects, and public programs that foster engagement and environmental advocacy for eco-social regeneration. Located in the Church of San Lorenzo, Ocean Space develops long-term collaborations within the Venetian lagoon and connects them to global debates on oceans, climate, and justice.
After remaining closed to the public for over 100 years, the space reopened in 2019 following a major restoration promoted by TBA21 and led by its founder and chair Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, in collaboration with the City of Venice. For the 2026 season, Ocean Space will reopen on 28 March with two projects: the exhibition Tide of Returns and the policy lab Nature Speaks. Listening for Rights of Nature in Venice and Europe.