Bayern Munich, from Bavarian red to the Allianz Arena
The most successful club in Germany, Bayern Munich is supported in red. Each Bayern Munich shirt is signed by adidas, the club's historic partner: home, away and third kits, children's versions, long sleeves and women's team, prematch shirts, tracksuits, windbreakers and training trousers, all the way to a retro shirt from the late eighties.
Mia san mia, from the stadium to everyday life.
Founded in 1900, six-time champion of Europe
The FC Bayern Munich was founded on 27 February 1900 by eleven players led by Franz John. It has dominated German football since the 1970s and holds the record for the most champion titles. In Europe, it has won the European Cup three times in a row, in 1974, 1975, and 1976, with Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, and Sepp Maier, and then the Champions League in 2001, 2013, and 2020. The editions of 2013 and 2020 crowned a treble of league, cup, and Champions League titles. These three consecutive victories in the 1970s earned them the right to wear the UEFA badge of honour on their sleeve.
Other Bundesliga clubs
Bayern shares the league with other clubs that have their own page. Borussia Dortmund, their major rival in the Klassiker, wears yellow and black, Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League in 2022, and RB Leipzig has established itself among the European spots. All the kits from the German league are gathered on the page Bundesliga.
Red, adidas, and Allianz Arena: the identity of the Bavarian jersey
Bayern's home jersey remains true to red, sometimes paired with white, colours reflected on the club's crest. Since 2005, the club has played at the Allianz Arena, which lights up in red on match nights. According to the club's archives, Bayern has been wearing adidas since October 1973, and the Bavarian company from Herzogenaurach is also one of its shareholders. The away and third kits, which offer more freedom, change colour from year to year, while the prematch jersey, worn during warm-ups, and the home kit for the women's team complete the range. The Tiro jackets and windbreakers extend these colours into training.
Supporter, authentic, child: which Bayern kit to choose
The supporter version of the Bayern jersey focuses on everyday comfort, with a classic cut. The authentic version, like the Authentic away jersey, features the fitted cut of the players and a lighter fabric. For young supporters, the child jersey comes in home, away, and third versions, with short or long sleeves, and is completed with the home or third shorts for a full match outfit. The numbering uses the official typography of the Bundesliga, with your choice of name and number. For the pre-match, the children’s prematch jersey replicates the design worn by the players during warm-ups.
Good times for a Bayern jersey
The Bayern home jersey usually launches in spring, before the end of the league season, with the other kits following in the summer. Black Friday and the holidays are a great time to gift the Bavarian red, while keeping an eye on the team Promotions. The winter sales occur during the break, the French Days in spring follow on the Teams page, and then the summer sales and the resumption of training lead to clearance of the outgoing kits.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mia san mia, Bayern's motto, mean?
In Bavarian, Mia san mia means we are who we are. The phrase summarises the club's confidence and pride, and it appears on supporters' banners as well as in Bayern's communications.
Why does Bayern's crest have blue and white diamonds?
The blue and white diamonds are the symbol of Bavaria and are featured on the flag of the region. Bayern incorporated them into the heart of its crest to assert its regional roots, its name meaning itself Bavaria in German.
Who are Bayern's legendary goalkeepers?
Sepp Maier guarded the Bavarian goal from 1962 to 1980, winning three European cups in the 1970s. Oliver Kahn succeeded him as a club icon: in 2001, he saved three penalties in the Champions League final against Valencia.
What does the retro Bayern jersey from 1986/87 remind us of?
It recreates the kit worn by the team that reached the 1987 European Cup final, which was lost to FC Porto in Vienna. Its collar and vintage crest make it a prized item for collectors and fans of the 1980s.
How to wash the Authentic away jersey without damaging it?
Wash it inside out, at a maximum of thirty degrees and without fabric softener, which clogs the technical fibres of the fabric. The heat does not suit the heat-sealed logos of the authentic version: no tumble dryer or ironing.
