Ninjas in Pyjamas made one of esports’ most unexpected moves by entering the Chinese League of Legends Pro League (LPL), and the NIP x Li Ning 2026 LPL Jersey reflects this ambitious expansion. Produced by Li Ning, China’s premier sportswear brand, the jersey introduces a completely new color palette for an organization historically defined by black and white.
Design: Going Green
The most striking aspect of the NIP LPL jersey is its green colorway, a dramatic departure from the ninja-themed black and white that has defined NIP for over two decades. The green is inspired by Shenzhen, the Chinese technology hub where NIP’s LPL operations are based, connecting the organization’s new Chinese identity to the city’s culture.
Li Ning’s involvement brings the same manufacturing quality that the brand applies to its NBA partnerships and Chinese national team athletics gear. The jersey is priced at approximately $69.99 through international retailers, competitive with other LPL team jerseys.
NIP in the LPL
NIP’s entry into the LPL represents one of the most significant Western-to-Eastern esports expansions in recent memory. While the organization maintains its European Counter-Strike, Rainbow Six, and other rosters, the LPL team opens an entirely new market with access to China’s massive gaming audience.
The green jersey is not just a design choice — it is a strategic signal that NIP’s Chinese division has its own identity rather than simply importing the Swedish brand’s existing aesthetic. This localization approach shows respect for the Chinese market and positions NIP as a team that belongs in the LPL rather than a foreign import.
Li Ning: Sportswear Meets Esports
Li Ning has become the dominant jersey manufacturer in Chinese esports, supplying teams across the LPL. The brand’s heritage in professional athletics (founded by Olympic gymnast Li Ning in 1990) gives its esports jerseys a level of sportswear credibility that few competitors can match.
For NIP, having Li Ning as their jersey partner in China places them alongside the league’s most established organizations in terms of merchandise quality and retail distribution.
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Where to Buy
The NIP x Li Ning 2026 LPL Jersey is available at ShopNings for international buyers and through Chinese retail platforms.
