Olivia Rodrigo Teams up With Spotify To Release Exclusive FC Barcelona Kits

 SummaryOlivia Rodrigo is the latest musical heavyweight to take over the front of the FC Barcelona jersey for the highly anticipated El Clásico matchesShe is the eighth and youngest artist to participate in the Spotify partnership tradition, following icons like The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, and DrakeThe FC Barcelona Femení squad will debut the jerseys on May 6 against Levante, followed by the men’s team against Real Madrid on May 10The worlds of global pop music and elite football are colliding once again. As FC Barcelona gears up for the highly anticipated El Clásico, the club’s primary sponsor, Spotify, is swapping out its iconic logo for something a little more “Livie” approved. Grammy-winning superstar Olivia Rodrigo is officially taking over the front of the Barça jersey, making history as the youngest artist to ever secure the coveted placement.Now in its fourth year, the Spotify and FC Barcelona jersey takeover has become a massive, highly anticipated cultural event. Rodrigo joins an elite roster of global superstars who have previously graced the kit, including Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, Coldplay, KAROL G, The Rolling Stones, ROSALÍA, and Drake. The crossover will hit the pitch twice: the FC Barcelona Femení squad will wear the special kits during their Liga F match against Levante on May 6, while the men’s team will sport them against Real Madrid on May 10.Taking the partnership well beyond the pitch, Rodrigo is bringing Spotify’s Billions Club Live to Barcelona on May 8. Top fans will be invited to an exclusive performance celebrating her massive streaming milestones. “Seeing OR on a Barcelona jersey for El Clásico, I don’t even know how to process that,” Rodrigo shared. “Getting to perform for the fans who’ve been listening since day one, in a city like Barcelona, is going to be so special.”To commemorate the monumental team-up, a limited-edition capsule collection is seamlessly blending the football club’s iconic visual identity with Rodrigo’s distinct aesthetic. Alongside everyday apparel and accessories like fleece crews, hoodies, bucket hats, and travel mugs, the drop features exactly 1,899 special-edition jerseys—a direct nod to FC Barcelona’s founding year.As a final bonus for fans, the collaboration perfectly aligns with the rollout of her next musical era. Her latest single, “drop dead,” is currently firing up players and fans alike on the Barça Matchday playlist, setting the stage for her highly anticipated third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, which officially arrives this summer.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast