Key Details
Style Code: CT8012-900Release Date: December 12, 2026
- The Air Jordan 11 "Space Jam" is reported to return December 12, 2026 at $235.
- The 2026 pair uses Varsity Royal in place of Concord and puts "23" on the heel instead of the 2016 pair's "45".
- Michael Jordan debuted the colorway in the 1995 NBA Playoffs and wore it in the 1996 film Space Jam.
The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” is reported to return December 12, 2026 for $235 via Nike, the SNKRS app and select retailers. The date and price come from leaker @zSneakerHeadz, and Nike has not confirmed either detail.
It returns as Jordan Brand’s annual holiday Air Jordan 11, timed to the film’s 30th anniversary.
Michael Jordan first wore the black and blue Air Jordan 11 during the 1995 NBA Playoffs, before the shoe appeared in the 1996 film that gave it its nickname. It reached retail in 2000 and returned in 2009 and on December 10, 2016. The Air Jordan 11 Low “Space Jam” filled the gap in May 2024, and the 2026 anniversary slate also includes the Air Jordan 9 OG “Space Jam” and the Air Jordan 11 “Green Screen”. Track every date on our Air Jordan release dates calendar and in our Air Jordan 11 coverage.
What’s Different on the 2026 “Space Jam”
Early photos from @FKZDROP and later retailer images show a black ballistic mesh upper with a tall black patent mudguard, cut close to the 2016 shape. Varsity Royal replaces the Concord of past pairs on the Jumpman, and the heel carries “23” instead of the “45” used in 2016. Reports also point to “JUMPMAN JAM” tongue branding, an icy translucent outsole and a return of the original Michael Jordan face box.
Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” 2026 Release Information
Expect a wide, full family release, as with every holiday Air Jordan 11. Kids’ sizes have been reported, but their prices and style codes have not been confirmed, and no launch time has been announced.
Part of: Air Jordan Release Dates 2026 & 2027
Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” (2026)
Color: Black/Varsity Royal White
Style Code: CT8012-900
Release Date: December 12, 2026
Price: $235 (some listings show $255)
Status: Reported
Update note: JustFreshKicks first reported this retro on December 8, 2025. It was updated in July 2026 with the first detailed photos and in September 2026 with the latest release details.
Updated September 29, 2026: The release remains reported only. Nike still has not posted a launch page, so the December 12, 2026 date, the $235 price and the retailer list are unchanged since the last update.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” 2026 release?
It is reported for December 12, 2026 at $235, although some retailer listings show $255. Nike has not confirmed either figure yet.
How is the 2026 “Space Jam” different from the 2016 pair?
The 2026 pair uses Varsity Royal instead of Concord, swaps the heel “45” for “23”, and is reported to ship in the original Michael Jordan face box.
Why is it called the “Space Jam” Air Jordan 11?
Michael Jordan wore the black and blue Air Jordan 11 in the 1996 film Space Jam, after debuting it during the 1995 NBA Playoffs.
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Detail and on foot photos via @FKZDROP. Release information first reported by @zSneakerHeadz.
