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2026 Week 1 Fan Shirts: Kickoff Fits & Slogan Tees
Updated 2026-10-18 · 8 Week 1 graphics · 97 designs in the locker
Week 1 of the 2026 season is complete: Michigan beat No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 on Sept 12 after opening the season with a last-second Hail Mary win over Western Michigan. The NFL Week 1 Sunday slate was September 13: Cleveland at Jacksonville, Green Bay at Minnesota and Dallas at NY Giants (SNF). Everything below is printed after you order it. Delivery is an estimate, and arrival before a specific game is not guaranteed.
Week 1 at a glance
| Team | Kickoff | Week 1 | Slogan direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Sat Sep 12 | Sept 12 vs No. 11 Oklahoma | MICHIGAN VS EVERYBODY · BET |
| Cleveland | Sun Sep 13 | Sept 13 at Jacksonville | LET IT RIP · NEW ERA |
| Green Bay | Sun Sep 13 | Sept 13 at Minnesota | GO PACK GO · SUNDAY FUNDAY |
| Dallas | Sun Sep 13 | Sept 13 at NY Giants (SNF) | STAR CITY · DOOMSDAY |
The Week 1 graphics
Eight slots, two per team. The rule for every one of them: identity slogans, not player faces. Chant lettering, city outlines, era marks and one-word statement prints - nothing that needs a roster move to stay true.
Michigan · Week 1 - Sept 12 vs No. 11 Oklahoma
Kickoff Saturday, Sep 12 · The earliest kickoff in the locker, and the first home Saturday of the season.
MICHIGAN VS EVERYBODYBET
The Week 1 direction for Michigan is slogan-first - chant lettering, city and state shapes, era marks. No faces, no surnames, no numbers: a slogan outlives a depth chart.
- MICHIGAN VS EVERYBODY - The oldest grudge in the Big Ten, four words long. (Sweatshirt)
- BET - Three letters, one syllable, zero explanation needed. (Tee)
Cleveland · Week 1 - Sept 13 at Jacksonville
Kickoff Sunday, Sep 13 · First road trip of a new season - orange on the road, orange at home.
LET IT RIPNEW ERA
The Week 1 direction for Cleveland is slogan-first - chant lettering, city and state shapes, era marks. No faces, no surnames, no numbers: a slogan outlives a depth chart.
- LET IT RIP - Quarterback slot - slogan only. No face, no name, no number. (Tee + hoodie)
- NEW ERA - Same slot, second read: a new staff, a new season, new gear. (Crewneck + tee)
Green Bay · Week 1 - Sept 13 at Minnesota
Kickoff Sunday, Sep 13 · A late-afternoon divisional kickoff, which in Minnesota means layers.
GO PACK GOSUNDAY FUNDAY
The Week 1 direction for Green Bay is slogan-first - chant lettering, city and state shapes, era marks. No faces, no surnames, no numbers: a slogan outlives a depth chart.
- GO PACK GO - The chant, stencilled. Works in September and in January. (Tee)
- SUNDAY FUNDAY - For the 16:25 kickoff that turns into the whole afternoon. (Crewneck)
Dallas · Week 1 - Sept 13 at NY Giants (SNF)
Kickoff Sunday, Sep 13 · Prime time, Sunday night, the biggest stage of Week 1.
STAR CITYDOOMSDAY
The Week 1 direction for Dallas is slogan-first - chant lettering, city and state shapes, era marks. No faces, no surnames, no numbers: a slogan outlives a depth chart.
- STAR CITY - Texas pride without borrowing anybody's logo. (Tee)
- DOOMSDAY - One word, distressed, straight out of a 1970s programme. (Vintage tee)
How a Week 1 graphic gets made
Each design starts as a slogan, not a photograph. The slogan is set in one accent colour from the team's palette, printed inside a 12 by 16 inch area on the chest, and checked on the lightest and darkest garment it will ever be sold on. If it only works on one, it is not finished. Then it is exported at 4500 by 5400 pixels, 300 dpi, transparent background, and only then does it get a product page.
Buying for kickoff
Pick the garment from the weather first and the graphic second. Early September is still shirt weather in most places; anything after Thanksgiving is hoodie and crewneck territory. Size ranges vary by campaign across the catalogue (S to 5XL overall) - see the size guide before you order, and remember that a beanie or a mug is the one gift that cannot be the wrong size.
Week 1 FAQ
When should I order a Week 1 shirt?
Everything is printed after you order it. Delivery is an estimate: 5-12 business days in the US, with longer international transit possible; arrival before a specific game is not guaranteed.
Are these shirts officially licensed?
No. Gridiron Locker is an independent, fan-made store. Designs are original artwork that uses team and city words descriptively to say who a design is for. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or licensed by any league, club or university.
Do the Week 1 designs use player names, faces or numbers?
No. The house rule is identity slogans, not player faces: chants, cities, eras and jokes in type. That is also why the graphics stay wearable long after a roster changes.
What size should I buy for a game day layer?
Apparel size ranges vary by design (S to 5XL overall). Measure a shirt you own flat across the chest and match the number on the size guide. Between sizes, or layering over a hoodie, go up one.
Can I get a Week 1 slogan on a hoodie, crewneck, beanie or mug?
Yes. Most slogans run across tees, hoodies, crewnecks, long sleeves, beanies and mugs - each design's product page lists the styles its campaign actually offers, and you pick the garment and colourway on the product page.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Yes, worldwide with tracked dispatch. See the shipping page for current estimates before you order for a specific kickoff date.
Independent fan store. Gridiron Locker is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or licensed by the National Football League, any NFL club, the NCAA, any university or any player. Team and city names are used descriptively. All artwork is original, fan-created work.
