Kylian Mbappé's Watches: A Hublot Ambassador's Collection
Last updated: May 2026
Kylian Mbappé has been Hublot's lead athlete ambassador since November 2018, four months after winning the World Cup in Moscow at age 19. His deal is a personal ambassadorship, not a FIFA partnership. That distinction matters: Hublot released the 2026 Big Bang Unico Reloaded Mbappé in April even after exiting its 16-year FIFA contract in December 2025.
This article covers documented Hublot wristshots from 2018 through May 2026: the pieces Mbappé has worn publicly, the 2024 Real Madrid signing-day watch, and the new 200-piece signature edition. These are documented sightings, not a complete inventory. France submitted its final World Cup squad to FIFA on May 14, 2026, with Mbappé named as captain.
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The 2018 Hublot Deal: Signed at 19, Four Months After Moscow
In July 2018, France won the World Cup in Moscow with Mbappé in the starting eleven at age 19. Four months later, he signed with Hublot as the brand's lead athlete ambassador, replacing Usain Bolt. Le Figaro broke the November 2018 deal; the €1 million per year financial estimate was surfaced separately by RMC Sport and amplified by SoccerBible. Hublot has not publicly confirmed the figure. Mbappé became the first active footballer to lead the brand's athlete roster.
Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe framed the partnership around a meeting between Mbappé and Pelé that the brand organized. Guadalupe's line at the announcement: "Kylian joins the legends of football, and King Pelé in particular." Mbappé's own framing focused on the people. He said at the signing: "The encounter with Jean-Claude Biver and Ricardo Guadalupe was a decisive one."
That FIFA partnership ended in December 2025. The Mbappé deal did not.
The Documented Pieces, 2019–2024
Four Hublot pieces are publicly documented on Mbappé's wrist between 2019 and 2024, drawn from monochrome-watches.com, timeandtidewatches.com, and Hublot press. This is not a complete collection. Lead ambassadors rotate through brand inventory; we only see what cameras catch and what Hublot publishes.
| Piece | Era | Notable Sighting | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Bang Unico King Gold Blue Ceramic | 2023–2024 | Real Madrid contract signing, 2024 | €43,300 |
| Big Bang Integrated King Gold | 2022–2023 | PSG-era press events | Hublot list price varies by year |
| Big Bang Unico "Millennial Pink" | 2023 | Brand campaign appearances | Hublot list price varies by year |
| Big Bang e (multiple refs) | 2022 onward | Qatar 2022 FIFA edition worn publicly | Smartwatch line |
The Square Bang at the Real Madrid Signing
The Square Bang Unico King Gold Blue Ceramic shows up in nearly every photograph of Mbappé signing his Real Madrid contract in 2024. Retail on the watch: €43,300, per timeandtidewatches.com coverage.
The Square Bang is Hublot's squared interpretation of the Big Bang case, 42mm cushion, with the in-house Unico chronograph movement (a chronograph is a stopwatch function built into the watch). The King Gold Blue Ceramic version pairs Hublot's proprietary 18k gold alloy with a blue ceramic bezel. Contract-signing photos run in every football outlet on the planet. The watch becomes part of the news cycle whether or not coverage mentions it. For Hublot, this was the kind of marketing moment money can't reliably buy.
The Big Bang e in Qatar
The Big Bang e is Hublot's smartwatch line, refreshed for the Qatar 2022 World Cup with a FIFA-branded edition. Mbappé wore the Qatar 2022 reference publicly during the tournament, when Hublot was still FIFA's official timekeeper.
The Hublot Big Bang e FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the edition Mbappé wore during the tournament. Image: Hublot
The 2026 Signature: Big Bang Unico Reloaded Mbappé
On April 14, 2026, at Watches & Wonders Geneva, Hublot released the Big Bang Unico Reloaded Mbappé. Reference 421.HX.2019.NR.MBP26. White ceramic case. Limited to 200 pieces. Retail: CHF 24,900 (approximately EUR 29,400), per monochrome-watches.com coverage of the launch.
The Hublot Big Bang Unico Reloaded Mbappé, white ceramic, reference 421.HX.2019.NR.MBP26. Image: Hublot
This is the first true signature edition of the partnership. Hublot has run player-themed pieces before, but the Reloaded Mbappé carries his name in the reference code (the "MBP26" suffix). The 200-piece run is small by Hublot limited-edition standards.
The case is 42mm white ceramic with the in-house Unico chronograph movement Hublot uses across the Big Bang family. The movement is visible through the skeletonized dial. The skeleton is a styling choice, not a complication: the chronograph is the complication, the openwork is the finish that lets you see it. White ceramic resists scratches better than most case materials.
The release came out four months after Hublot's December 2025 FIFA exit was announced. We read it as the cleanest proof that the personal ambassadorship continues independently of the brand's tournament-timekeeper status. Hublot would not invest in a 200-piece signature run for an athlete whose deal was ending.
Why Hublot Still Has Mbappé After the FIFA Exit
Readers can be forgiven for assuming the Hublot–FIFA divorce extended to its football roster. It didn't.
The structure: Hublot's FIFA partnership was a brand-to-federation deal that bought official timekeeper status at the World Cup tournaments from 2010 through 2022. CEO Julien Tornare announced the exit on mid-December 2025, per Finews reporting. That contract is over.
Hublot's personal ambassadorships are separate contracts with individual athletes and estates. The current roster includes Mbappé, Carlo Ancelotti, José Mourinho, and the Pelé and Maradona estates. None of those deals were tied to the FIFA contract. The April 2026 release confirms the model: Hublot does not invest production capacity and brand equity in a 200-piece signature reference for an ambassador whose deal is winding down.
The practical implication is that Mbappé keeps wearing Hublot at France matches and public events through the 2026 World Cup and beyond. For full context on the Hublot–FIFA split, see our piece on Hublot and FIFA's 16-year partnership.
Mbappé and the 2026 World Cup
France submitted its final 26-man squad to FIFA on May 14, 2026, with Mbappé named. FIFA confirms the official rosters on June 2. Mbappé captains the side under Didier Deschamps, the same manager who lifted the 2018 trophy.
The expected wrist for Mbappé at France matches and team events: Hublot. Players are typically restricted from wearing watches during actual play, but pre-match arrivals, post-match interviews, and team photo opportunities are where ambassador wristshots happen. The 2026 World Cup will be Hublot's first major tournament without official timekeeper status since 2010, and Mbappé's personal wristshots will carry more brand weight as a result. For broader context on France's squad watch ambassadors, see France's 2026 World Cup squad. The 2026 World Cup runs June 11 to July 19, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the full tournament coverage, see our complete 2026 World Cup watches guide.
Sources: Le Figaro (originating reporter, November 2018) for the Hublot deal and Mbappé's framing of the partnership; RMC Sport for the €1M-per-year financial estimate; SoccerBible (November 2018) for English-language amplification of both; monochrome-watches.com and timeandtidewatches.com for individual piece documentation; hublot.com brand press for the 2026 Big Bang Unico Reloaded Mbappé reference, pricing, and release details; Finews (mid-December 2025) for the Hublot–FIFA exit and confirmation that personal ambassadorships continue separately. Squad composition reflects publicly available information as of May 2026; FIFA confirms official 26-man rosters on June 2. Retail pricing reflects brand MSRP at the time of release; secondary market pricing varies by condition, year, and dealer. This article reflects industry experience and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mbappé sign with Hublot?
Mbappé signed with Hublot in November 2018, four months after winning the World Cup in Moscow at age 19. He replaced Usain Bolt as Hublot's lead athlete ambassador and became the first active footballer ever to lead the brand's roster. Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe announced the deal at a Mbappé–Pelé meeting.
How much is Mbappé's Hublot deal worth?
Le Figaro broke the November 2018 deal as the originating French-press source; the €1 million per year financial estimate was surfaced separately by RMC Sport and amplified by SoccerBible. Hublot has not publicly confirmed the figure. The terms have not been updated in subsequent public reporting since the original 2018 coverage.
What is the Big Bang Reloaded Mbappé watch?
The Big Bang Unico Reloaded Mbappé, Reference 421.HX.2019.NR.MBP26, released at Watches & Wonders 2026 on April 14. White ceramic case, 42mm, limited to 200 pieces. Retail CHF 24,900 (approximately EUR 29,400). It is the first true signature edition of the partnership, with Mbappé's initials in the reference code.
Did Hublot's FIFA exit affect Mbappé's deal?
No. Hublot ended the FIFA timekeeper partnership in December 2025, but personal ambassador deals are structured separately. The roster (Mbappé, Carlo Ancelotti, José Mourinho, the Pelé and Maradona estates) continues independently. The 2026 Big Bang Reloaded Mbappé released after the FIFA exit confirms the personal deal is intact.
What watch did Mbappé wear to sign with Real Madrid?
The Hublot Square Bang Unico King Gold Blue Ceramic, retail €43,300 per timeandtidewatches.com. The watch appears in nearly every photograph of the 2024 contract signing and became a footnote in transfer coverage. It pairs Hublot's proprietary King Gold alloy with a blue ceramic bezel.
Is Mbappé playing in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. France submitted its final 26-man squad to FIFA on May 14, 2026, with Mbappé named. He'll captain France under Didier Deschamps, the same manager who won the 2018 trophy with Mbappé in the starting eleven. FIFA confirms the official rosters on June 2.