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Champion vs Federation:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Federation had more branded searches than Champion among streetwear brands in New Zealand. Federation had about 1,900 branded searches, while Champion had 880. Federation made up 2% of all streetwear brand searches we track, and Champion accounted for 0.93%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about streetwear brands, Federation appeared in two of the five answers and Champion in none.

Among streetwear brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Federation, about 2 searches for every 1 for Champion

Federation 1.9K searchesChampion 880 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Federation, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Champion in 0

Federation in 2 of 5Champion in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Federation, the only one of the two named

Federation first in 2Champion never named

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Top streetwear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Federation was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Champion did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. I Love Ugly1st
  2. Huffer2nd
  3. Carhartt WIP3rd
  4. AS Colour4th
  5. Federation4th
  6. Stüssy6th
  7. Supreme–
  8. Champion–
  9. Kith–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Huffer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AS Colour3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • I Love Ugly3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Carhartt WIP3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Federation2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Stüssy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Supreme0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Champion0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kith0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about streetwear brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Champion or Federation more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Champion and Federation by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine streetwear brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Champion and Federation among streetwear brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Federation, Champion. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAS ColourI Love UglyHufferCarhartt WIPStüssyFederationSupremeChampionKith
Oct 202539.5%21.7%18.4%9.9%7%1.9%0.82%0.82%0.06%
Nov 202535.5%35.6%15.7%6%5.1%0.94%0.6%0.42%0.05%
Dec 202537.7%25.3%20.4%8.2%5.8%1.2%0.76%0.56%0.06%
Jan 202638%20.9%18.6%11.9%6.8%1.5%1.5%0.68%0.11%
Feb 202640.8%22.4%16.6%10.8%5.9%1.6%1.4%0.57%0.06%
Mar 202637.4%25.1%18.3%10.1%5.5%1.5%1.5%0.66%0.06%
Apr 202636.4%20%22.1%11.4%5.4%1.4%2.4%0.79%0.07%
May 202633.8%22.7%24.7%9.7%4.8%1.3%2.1%0.74%0.07%
Jun 202633.6%22.5%25.1%10%4.6%1.3%2.1%0.77%0.06%
Jul 202631.8%21.4%25.7%11.3%5.5%1.5%1.8%0.89%0.07%
Aug 202631.5%31.5%19.6%9%4.6%1.5%1.5%0.81%0.04%
Sep 202635.1%23.6%20.2%10.3%5.8%2%2%0.93%0.06%

How has the Champion and Federation comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Federation was ahead of Champion in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Champion’s share of searches among streetwear brands in New Zealand moved from 0.82% to 0.93%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 840 to 880.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Federation’s share of searches among streetwear brands in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand streetwear brands in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, Federation overtook Supreme to rank 6th among streetwear brands in New Zealand, with 2% of the searches.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Champion’s and Federation’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Champion

5 branded search terms

  • champion cap
  • champion clothing
  • champion hoodie
  • champion jumper
  • champion tee

Federation

1 branded search term

  • federation

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