Kits of the 2025/26 Bundesliga Season

All 18 Bundesliga Kits for 2025/26

Below is a table of the teams, their kit manufacturers, main sponsors, and key design features for the 2025/26 season, based on confirmed releases and trends.

The Most Traditional Kit: VfB Stuttgart

• Established: 1893 (white-red hoop design since early 20th century)
• Details: VfB Stuttgart’s white home kit with its iconic red hoop across the chest, worn at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, is the Bundesliga’s most traditional design. Dating back to the club’s early years, this minimalist yet striking look embodies Swabian pride. The 2025/26 Puma design enhances the classic with subtle Swabian flag details woven into the fabric and a retro-inspired collar, blending heritage with a clean, modern touch.
• Historical Moment: On May 19, 2007, Stuttgart’s red-and-white hoop kit shone in a 2-1 victory over Energie Cottbus, securing the Bundesliga title under manager Armin Veh. The 71,000 fans at the Mercedes-Benz Arena erupted as Mario Gómez’s goal sealed the club’s fifth league championship, a defining moment in the kit’s legacy.
• Fascinating Fact: The 2025/26 kit reintroduces a simplified crest inspired by Stuttgart’s 1970s designs, with “VfB” embroidered on the neck in a classic serif font, a detail that has sparked excitement among traditionalist supporters for its nod to the club’s storied past.

The Most Innovative Kit: RB Leipzig

• Established: 2025 (third kit)
• Details: RB Leipzig’s 2025/26 third kit, designed by Nike, is the Bundesliga’s most innovative, featuring a cutting-edge eco-friendly fabric made from recycled materials and a striking navy base with dynamic red and blue geometric patterns. Worn at the Red Bull Arena, the kit’s sleek design and integrated QR code on the hem, linking to exclusive club content, embody Leipzig’s modern, tech-forward identity.
• Historical Moment: On August 16, 2025, Leipzig debuted their third kit in a thrilling 3-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the kit’s bold patterns and “Unleash the Future” tagline igniting excitement among 47,069 fans at the Red Bull Arena.
• Fascinating Fact: The kit’s fabric is crafted from recycled ocean plastics, a Bundesliga first, and features a subtle bull motif that glows under stadium lights, tying into Leipzig’s Red Bull branding while pushing sustainability and innovation boundaries.

The Most Iconic Kit: Borussia Dortmund

• Established: 1913 (yellow-black design)
• Details: Borussia Dortmund’s yellow-and-black home kit, crafted by Puma, is the Bundesliga’s most iconic, instantly recognizable for its vibrant yellow base and bold black accents. Worn at the Signal Iduna Park, the 2025/26 design features a dynamic black graphic inspired by the energy of the Yellow Wall, with the club motto “Echte Liebe” embroidered on the neck, cementing its status as a symbol of passion and pride.
• Historical Moment: On May 27, 2013, Dortmund’s yellow-black kit shone in their 2-1 Champions League final run against Bayern Munich at Wembley, with 86,298 fans witnessing the kit’s legacy in one of the club’s most memorable European nights, despite the narrow defeat.
• Fascinating Fact: The 2025/26 kit incorporates a subtle pattern of the Signal Iduna Park’s silhouette within the yellow fabric, a first-of-its-kind tribute to the stadium, thrilling fans who see it as a nod to Dortmund’s unbreakable bond with their supporters.

Additional Kit Highlights

FC Bayern Munich’s 2025/26 home kit, crafted by Adidas at the Allianz Arena (75,000 capacity), is a classic red design with white accents and a subtle Bavarian diamond pattern. Launched on July 6, 2025, in a 3-0 pre-season win over VfB Stuttgart, it echoes Bayern’s 2012/13 treble-winning season. The modernized collar and full club crest, inspired by the 1970s, blend tradition with elegance. Bayer Leverkusen’s 2025/26 home kit, crafted by Castore at the BayArena (30,210 capacity), features red-and-white stripes with a wave pattern inspired by the Rhine River. Debuted on July 5, 2025, in a 2-0 pre-season win over FC Augsburg, it recalls their 1988 UEFA Cup-winning era. The retro-inspired cuffs, chosen via fan poll, add nostalgic flair. FC St. Pauli’s 2025/26 away kit, designed by Puma at the Millerntor-Stadion (29,546 capacity), sports a red base with urban patterns and a subtle skull motif. Unveiled on July 4, 2025, in a 2-1 friendly win over Holstein Kiel, it evokes their 2010/11 Bundesliga return. The “Kiez Forever” tagline inside the neckline resonates with St. Pauli’s counterculture identity. Union Berlin’s 2025/26 home kit, crafted by Adidas at Stadion An der Alten Försterei (22,012 capacity), features red-and-white vertical stripes with a Köpenick brickwork pattern. Launched on July 3, 2025, in a 3-1 pre-season win against Hertha BSC, it recalls their 2019 Bundesliga promotion. The “Eisern Union” embroidery on the collar celebrates the club’s unyielding fanbase.