In an exciting fusion of football and streetwear, Chelsea Football Club, the reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions, has partnered with Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) brand for a limited-edition clothing collection. The collaboration, which dropped has sent waves through both the football and fashion worlds, blending Chelsea’s rich sporting legacy with OVO’s signature urban style.
🚨🔊 OVO x Chelsea FC.
— CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) July 15, 2025
Two cities. One heartbeat.
07.16.25 | 7AM ET. 12pm BST.
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In April 2012, Drake, a known football enthusiast, visited Chelsea Football Club at Stamford Bridge during their UEFA Champions League campaign. He attended their quarter-final match against Benfica, which Chelsea won 2-1, and joined players like Didier Drogba, John Terry, and Ashley Cole on the pitch for a post-match kick-about.
Drake, who called Drogba his "favourite player in the world," was gifted tickets by the striker himself. Later that month, he returned for Chelsea’s semi-final against Barcelona, witnessing Drogba score the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory. These visits highlighted Drake’s growing connection to football culture, though some fans questioned his allegiance due to his support for multiple clubs.
That time Drake visited Stamford Bridge. pic.twitter.com/kICihjYCHS
— CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) July 16, 2025
The Chelsea x OVO collection features a range of apparel, including varsity jackets, tees, caps, and more, all designed to capture the essence of both brands. The iconic OVO owl logo sits alongside Chelsea’s blue crest, creating a bold aesthetic that appeals to fans of the club and streetwear enthusiasts alike. The collection was first made available at OVO’s Soho store in London on July 15, 2025, with an exclusive in-store event from 12-4 PM, before launching online the following day.
This collaboration marks another chapter in Drake’s growing connection to football culture. The Canadian rapper, known for his love of the sport, previously partnered with FC Barcelona in 2022 for a special jersey celebrating his milestone of 50 billion Spotify streams. Now, Chelsea fans can celebrate their team’s global success with a fresh, stylish twist.
However, the partnership has sparked mixed reactions. While some fans are thrilled about the trendy collab, others have expressed skepticism, questioning the connection between Drake and Chelsea and raising concerns about the OVO brand’s fit with the club’s identity. Despite the debate, the collection is expected to sell out quickly, following the success of OVO’s previous sports collaborations with teams like Toronto FC and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors.
Available now on octobersveryown.com, the Chelsea x OVO collection is a must-have for fans looking to wear their club pride with a streetwear edge. This collaboration not only celebrates Chelsea’s on-pitch dominance but also cements their place at the intersection of sport, music, and fashion.
