Nike Cryo Shot Mercurial R9 “Ronaldo” dropping in 2026

Nike Football is launching the Nike Cryoshot during the Summer of 2026, with one of the first color schemes being the famous "Ronaldo R9".

Although it is too early to discuss an exact release date, we already have information about a new Nike release from 2026. According to several internal documents, the brand is launching the new Nike Cryo Shot Mercurial R9 "Ronaldo" during the Summer of 2026. The release information was published exclusively on Sneaker Market.

The pair comes with product code IQ8160-400 and the "Varsity Royal/Varsity Maize/Metallic Silver/Black/Sail" color scheme. Given this color scheme, it is clear that we are talking about the famous Nike Mercurial colorway worn by Ronaldo. The Cryo Shot model in this color scheme was previously showcased by CLINT419 (Corteiz). Nike has not yet confirmed the release rumors. In general, the brand avoids confirming rumors about upcoming limited-edition releases in the near future. We will most likely find out more details about this release during 2026.

When is Nike Cryo Shot Mercurial R9 “Ronaldo” releasing?

Nike is launching the Nike Cryo Shot Mercurial R9 "Ronaldo" during the Summer of 2026 on Nike.com and at Nike Football partner stores. For now, the brand has not yet announced an exact release date. However, we already know that the new model is part of the seasonal Nike Summer 2026 catalog. As a result, we expect the pair to release between April and June. See below the first image of the new Nike Cryo Shot Mercurial "Ronaldo" as we wait for more release details.

On another note, the Nike Air Foamposite Pro "College Football Pack" is releasing in 2026.