MatchWornShirt

The most common question we’re asked is: “How does MatchWornShirt work?”

The answer is simple: We partner directly and exclusively with over 400 football clubs to put match-worn and signed shirts in the hands of fans via our online auction platform.

We work closely with kit managers, who collect the shirts in the dressing room after the game, make sure they're signed by the players, and send them to our offices for final authentication. Then we deliver these pieces of club history to fans and collectors worldwide!

THE PROCESS

How we deliver match-worn & signed football shirts from the pitch straight to your door.

1. Collected in the dressing room

Auctions generally go live from kick-off. The kit managers collect the shirts from the players immediately after the game, oversee the signing, and ship them to one of our offices.

2. Authenticated by our team

We’re rigorous in our authentication process. Once the shirts arrive with us, the team does a final check to ensure that all shirts are genuine and correctly listed on our platform.

3. Digital certification with Fabricks

Using Fabricks’ groundbreaking technology, we create a digital certificate of authenticity for each shirt. The certificate verifies the shirt’s identity, providing access to a wealth of information about it, including details about the athlete and the event.

4. Shirt images uploaded

Before the auction closes, the digital mock-ups uploaded at kick-off are replaced with high-definition images of the match-worn shirts, so you can see the all-important signatures and other unique details.

5. The winning bid

If you're the highest bidder when the auction finishes, the shirt is yours!

6. Delivery sent out to you

We carefully prepare your shirt and it's shipped within 1-2 business days. Once it arrives, a unique piece of football history is in your hands.

WHAT THE KIT MANAGERS ARE SAYING

Ricky Dowling, Head of Kit & Equipment Chelsea

“We understand just how important it is for our fans when bidding for their favourite players' shirts to be able to trust that the product they receive is genuine. We take care to ensure that the shirts we supply to our partner MatchWornShirt are exactly as they are described. We physically collect the shirts directly from the players, separate them from all other stock, have them hand signed, and then supply them directly to MatchWornShirt.”

Martijn van den Buijs, Head of Kit & Equipment PSV

“I personally handle the collection and preparation of match-worn shirts to ensure their authenticity. During games, I am in the locker room at half-time to collect the shirts from the first half. In 90% of cases, this process goes smoothly. However, sometimes I almost have to take the shirt off the player myself to ensure they change at half-time. After the break, I gather all the shirts that need to be signed and take the necessary steps to make the signing process as efficient as possible before they are swiftly sent to MatchWornShirt.”

Hakan Sjoberg, Kit Manager AIK

“My colleague and I go to each and every player to get their specific shirt signed. The players are well informed of the importance of signing it in a professional way and we oversee every step of the way. The collaboration with MWS is truly a fun and exciting one, it feels like we’re all a team. They’ve taken the time to visit us, genuinely engaging with our work and showing real commitment to collaborating closely so we can get the shirts to the fans in the best possible way.”

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a match-worn and a match-issued shirt?

What is a digital mock-up?

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