'Kabaddi vibes,' 'Intern made it': Fans react to Punjab FC's new logo

Preethi has been a Khel Now correspondent for Hyderabad FC since 2024.

Published at :July 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Modified at :July 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Punjab FC recently updated their new crest on the Durand Cup website

This year’s Durand Cup has kicked off with only six ISL clubs choosing to compete in the tournament amidst the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming ISL season.

Punjab FC, one of the six clubs, have, however, already made it to the headlines not just through transfer rumours or tactical displays but through quietly uploading a new crest.

Also Read: ISL side Punjab FC secretly unveil new crest and identity

How does the new Punjab FC logo look like?

ISL side Punjab FC secretly unveil new crest and identity

The updated logo features a roaring lion’s head above the name of the club and is entirely different from the minimal circular logo used by them for a long time.

While there has been no formal announcement from the club, the new crest was first spotted on the Durand Cup website, indicating that this new crest and identity could be official.

How did the fans react to the new Punjab FC crest?

The new Punjab FC crest on the Durand Cup website.

The new club crest for the Shers has caused a lot of backlash for the club as fans seem disappointed over the design. Fans took to social media to voice their displeasure about the new crest.

Taking to the Instagram comment section of the Khel Now post, the fans shared how they felt it was a downgrade and compared the new logo to logos that resembled the charity cricket teams.

However, the notion garnered some funny and interesting comments from the fraternity on Twitter with people claiming the logo to be ‘designed by an intern’ or a knock-off version of a ‘Kabaddi team’ logo.

Twitter reactions:

The punjab fc logo is definitely designed by an intern pic.twitter.com/mFANwO5C1v
— Kavish (@GoanComrade) July 27, 2025

Punjab FC's new logo looks ugly & soulless, something a cricket or volleyball franchise would use.Very far away from the vibe of a football institution pic.twitter.com/gNu5qYPEhw
— Varshan 🥷 (@Dickgrays0n194) July 27, 2025

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮after seeing that Punjab FC rebrand
— Charlie പുട്ട് 3.0 (@puttFC) July 27, 2025

What the Hell is this Crest Punjab ?Sorry Punjab FC Fans But this Crest Looks Like Gaming Crest Created by a Random ESports Player😅 Please @RGPunjabFC Change this Crest🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/jwBQ7Vb0L4
— Mehar Sodhi (@gameonbysodhi) July 27, 2025

That previous one was good actually, if they wanted to put lion, it would be under the crest.This one looks like some random state premier T20 team logo
— Pratik Chaubey | प्रतीक चौबे | (@PratikChaubey) July 27, 2025

Looks like a Pro Kabaddi League team’s logo 🙂
— Sayan Biswas (@RealSayanBiswas) July 27, 2025

Punjab FC is really getting a lot of hate due to their new logo & it's really sad to see such a downgrade logo the previous one was better keep is that only dont change it it looks like a logo from a mobile game 👎😭
— Football_Guy (@Islfcgoa) July 27, 2025

The new logo has the potential of a state-league kabaddi franchise. https://t.co/t0LNvs966u
— Pawvi 👣⭐️ #RedbirdOut (@paneertwts_) July 27, 2025

It's a downgrade previous one was way better https://t.co/3NLeDu6bFh
— Za Best Pepzi!! (@za_best_pepzi) July 27, 2025

No way.. The current crest is way better than this new "rumored" one. https://t.co/oWojRqi1a6
— Foot Globe India (@footglobeindia) July 27, 2025

It's not a crest, it's more like a mascot lol. Wth
— arcane (@amanmish95) July 27, 2025

Punjab FC uploaded their logo like it was a secret mission.No formal announcement or a press release Just silent vibes and a logo that screams“Bro made it on Canva at 3 AM after getting heavily inspired by PKL teams.” https://t.co/xzbqPdLEAJ
— Dr.KP (@preetily_kashti) July 28, 2025

Punjab FC logo looking like a 9-year-old's Free Fire profile pic 💀🔥#IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/lEOhj4fkL2
— Playmakerindia (@playmakerind) July 25, 2025

Has Punjab FC officially unveiled a new crest?

Not officially, but a lion-themed crest spotted on the Durand Cup website suggests the club is gearing up for a rebrand.

When will Punjab FC play their first match in the Durand Cup 2025?

Punjab FC’s maiden fixture is scheduled for August 3, 2025, when they face Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in a Group D clash at SAI Stadium, Kokrajhar, with kick‑off at 4:00 PM IST

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Preethi Raj Kanuganti

Balancing her medical studies with a strong passion for Indian football, Preethi has been a dedicated follower of the sport. Her speciality is covering and discovering stories, talking to players, conducting their interviews, and drafting articles. She particularly covers Hyderabad FC and other stories from the ISL and I-League.