The 2026 Muhammad Ali First-Class Forever stamps honor the legendary three-time heavyweight boxing champion and global cultural icon from Louisville Kentucy.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) Muhammad Ali Forever Stamp features a 1974 black-and-white Associated Press photograph of Muhammad Ali in a boxing stance with his gloves raised.

Design and Layout

• The Image: A powerful portrait of Ali looking directly into the camera with his fists raised.

• The Typography: His last name ALI is written in bold, all-caps lettering. There are two variations on the sheet where the word "ALI" alternates in black or red font, and appears at either the top or bottom of the vertical stamp.

• The Symbolism: The alternating text placement mimics classic promotional boxing posters and echoes the famous global chant, "Ali! Ali!"

• The Sheet: The full pane of 20 stamps includes an image of Ali in a pinstripe suit, honoring his legacy as a boxer, activist, and humanitarian.

Stamp Specifications

• Issue Date: January 15, 2026 (released in Louisville, Kentucky)

• Denomination: First-Class Mail Forever Stamp

• Art Director/Designer: Antonio Alcalá

• Format: Pane of 20 self-adhesive stamps

• Embossment: All of our stamps are embossed in the Ports de Carolinas with the original pre-colonial seal.