Google has released a special edition of the Google Pixel Watch 5 smartwatch, and it’s one for sports fans.

The Google Pixel Watch 5 Special Edition Stephen Curry is a tie-in with the famous basketball player, who also had a big hand in the pre-release marketing of the Fitbit Air . He was seen wearing the screen-free tracker multiple times on social media ahead of its announcement.

There’s a Stephen Curry version of that tracker, and this Pixel 5 Special Edition roughly mirrors what you see there.

Google also claims Curry helped out with the development of Google Health , alongside a “panel of experts.”

The Google Pixel Watch 5 Special Edition Stephen Curry includes a special fabric strap, with raised sections on the inside to improve airflow and grip.

It’s more expensive than the standard Pixel Watch 5 too, at $579.99. That is $50 more than the standard 4G edition of the watch — the Special Edition only comes in 45mm, with mobile internet.

The special strap is called the Rye Performance Loop Band. Comparable Performance Loop series straps cost $59.99 a piece, although that’s only $10 more than the $49.99 aftermarket cost of the default edition strap, so you are paying a premium for the name here.

It’s all about the look too, as this special edition does not have any other functional or hardware benefits.

Pixel Watch 5 Special Editions

The Fitbit Air has a second special edition design already too, one tied into the Pokemon Sleep platform. There’s been no announcement of such a Pokemon version of the Watch 5, but that brand is probably a better fit for the lighter, more affordable Fitbit Air anyway.

Google announced the Pixel Watch 5 in August 2026. Changes for this generation include a more advanced Snapdragon W5 processor, double the storage (64GB) and more RAM, with a jump from 2GB to 3GB.

Screen brightness remains at 3000 nits like the Pixel Watch 4 — which is frankly enough for all condition anyway.

It’s a relatively subtle refresh this year, and one that came with a price jump too. The Google Pixel Watch 5 starts at $399.99 for the 41mm edition, $429.99 for the 45mm version, $50 more than the last generation.