For years, PUMA has encouraged athletes to be their best selves on and off the pitch with stylish performance apparel. Today, the brand joins the starting lineup of Rematch, Sloclap’s online action game for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Since its June 19 launch, Rematch has taken the gaming world by storm with over three million players in its first week and more than 13 million matches played.
Partnerships are essential for Rematch to deliver premium content and experiences. The game doesn’t just aim to capture the sensation and joy of “playing” soccer – it seeks to embody the sport’s full cultural spectrum where fashion, competition, and self-expression converge. That’s where brands like PUMA come in, helping solidify the game’s identity while offering players authentic customization opportunities.
“At Sloclap, we’ve always wanted Rematch to reflect soccer’s complete energy, style, competition, and self-expression. PUMA is the perfect partner: their strong presence in gaming and soccer made them an obvious choice. Crucially, we share a creative vision and player-first approach that made this collaboration feel like a perfect match,” says Félix Garczynski, Sloclap’s Head of Publishing and Marketing.
PUMA’s selection was deliberate. As a footwear and streetwear brand with deep professional soccer ties and growing gaming presence – from collaborations with PlayStation, Minecraft and Rocket League to sports franchises like EA FC – PUMA brings creative credibility to the project.
“Soccer is in PUMA’s DNA, so joining Rematch – a game generating major buzz – is a natural fit,” says Ivan Dashkov, PUMA’s Director of Emerging Marketing Technologies. “We’re thrilled to compete in a space that feels like home culturally and competitively. Our Digital Goods team proudly partners with Sloclap and Kepler Interactive, especially after Expedition 33’s massive success. Their commitment to premium games makes this collaboration even more meaningful. Rematch delivers fresh perspective and thrilling gameplay soccer and gaming fans will love.”
The partnership launches in-game today with an exclusive kit, with more Season 1 items coming – featuring apparel and accessories inspired by footwear and streetwear. This kicks off a broader collaboration evolving over time, keeping players engaged and visually unique on the pitch. Rematch’s in-game kit blends popular real-world collections for stylish looks letting players feel like true pros.
With Rematch, Sloclap has distilled the world’s most popular sport to its core: teamwork, strategy, and skill. The third-person perspective drops you into nonstop competitive matches – no fouls, offsides, or VAR. Control one player in intense 5v5 showdowns or choose quick-play modes, evolving tactics to adapt to the match’s dynamic demands.
Rematch is available on PS5, Xbox Series and PC.
