Google is giving its next smartwatch a sporting twist. The Google Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition is set to be revealed at the Made by Google event on August 12, 2026, arriving as a limited-run variant of the standard model that carries the name of one of basketball’s most recognizable players.
Leaked renders and pricing suggest this is more than a sticker on a box. The special edition builds on the 45mm LTE configuration, wrapping the familiar silver case in a custom look. The headline change is the strap: a stone grey and orange woven band finished with a water-repellent coating. That orange accent is an obvious nod to Curry’s on-court identity, and the woven construction should sit comfortably during workouts while shrugging off sweat and light rain.
Beyond the cosmetics, this is the same hardware platform as the regular 45mm LTE Pixel Watch 5, so buyers get cellular connectivity that works independently of a phone — handy for anyone who wants to leave their handset behind on a run or at the gym.
The price is where the exclusivity shows. The Stephen Curry Edition is expected to carry a tag of €579.99, positioning it above the standard configuration and squarely in collector territory.
- Model: Google Pixel Watch 5 Stephen Curry Edition
- Configuration: 45mm, LTE
- Case: standard silver
- Band: custom stone grey and orange woven strap with water-repellent coating
- Price: €579.99
Timing matters for anyone hoping to grab one. The watch is expected to be announced on August 12, 2026, with preorders opening the same day and deliveries following around August 20, 2026. The catch is supply: this edition is tipped to arrive in limited quantities and won’t be sold in every region, so demand could outstrip stock quickly.
The partnership itself isn’t new. Google and Curry have collaborated before, and a signature smartwatch feels like a natural continuation — a way to tie the Pixel ecosystem to a marquee athlete while giving fans something they can actually wear rather than just admire on a poster.
The same Made by Google event is also expected to bring the wider Pixel 11 series, meaning the Curry Edition will share the stage with a broader hardware refresh. For now, everything points to a straightforward proposition: the proven Pixel Watch 5 in a distinctive, sport-flavored dress. Whether the €579.99 asking price feels justified will likely come down to how much the collaboration means to you — because underneath the woven band, this is a Pixel Watch 5 through and through.
