RB Leipzig: the Puma shirts of the saxon club
Founded in 2009 and promoted to the Bundesliga seven years later, the club Saxon now dresses in Puma. Each RB Leipzig jersey is available here in home, away or third versions, from several recent seasons, including the training jersey worn by the players during the week’s sessions.
The club's white and red, to be worn everywhere.
RB Leipzig, from the fifth division to the Champions League
RB Leipzig was founded on 19 May 2009 after taking over the licence from SSV Markranstädt, a fifth division club. The rise was rapid: on 12 May 2016, a 2-0 victory against Karlsruhe secured their promotion to the Bundesliga, and by 2017 the newly promoted team finished second behind Bayern, which gave them access to the Champions League for the first time. Their first trophies came from the DFB-Pokal: in 2022, winning on penalties against Freiburg at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, and in 2023, with a 2-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Other Bundesliga clubs to discover
To expand your German collection, the Bayern Munich page features the jerseys of the most successful club in the country, the Borussia Dortmund page showcases the yellow and black kits, and the Eintracht Frankfurt page has the jerseys of the Adler. All German clubs can be found on the Bundesliga page.
Puma, Leipzig's kit supplier since summer 2024
Since 1 July 2024, Puma has been outfitting RB Leipzig as part of a long-term partnership, succeeding a ten-year deal with another supplier. The contract covers the men's team, the women's team, the youth academy, and the esports team. The home kit stays true to the club's white and red colours, while the away and third kits explore new, darker or bolder shades each year. That's why supporters often look for a Leipzig kit by its colour, blue or black, rather than by its year.
Match kit or training kit from Leipzig
The match kit features the official design worn in the Bundesliga, with the club crest and the sponsor on the chest. The training kit, on the other hand, is what is worn during the weekly sessions: more understated, it's easy to wear for running or playing with friends, and its technical fabric dries quickly after exercise. Kits from past seasons remain official kits of the club: many fans look for them to complete a collection that tracks the evolution of the shirts since their promotion to the Bundesliga, or to find a design that holds special memories for them.
Key moments for a Leipzig kit
For a Leipzig kit, Black Friday is the first highlight to watch for in club promotions, followed by the end-of-year holidays, perfect for gifting a Saxon kit to a Bundesliga fan. The winter sales come as the Bundesliga resumes after its short break, then the French Days in spring and the summer sales prepare for the arrival of new kits. When training resumes, the clearance sale features models from past seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the club called RB Leipzig?
RB stands for RasenBallsport, literally lawn ball sport. This name was chosen because German regulations prohibit including a sponsor's name in that of a club, and the abbreviation appears as such on the crest.
Which stadium does RB Leipzig play in?
The club plays in the former Zentralstadion of Leipzig, a large venue from the East German era rebuilt inside its old bowl. RB Leipzig announced the acquisition in December 2016, during their first Bundesliga season.
What size should you choose for a Puma kit from Leipzig?
The supporter version of Puma follows a regular fit, so your usual size is fine. If you want to wear it over a sweatshirt in the stands in winter, go up a size and check the chest measurement indicated on the label.
Why do Leipzig's away kits change every year?
The supplier renews the away and third kits every summer to offer a new design, while the home kit keeps the club's colours. These alternative kits are also used when the colours clash with those of the opponent.
How do you wash a Leipzig kit without damaging the crest?
Wash it inside out, in cold water or at 30 degrees, without fabric softener which clogs the fibres of the technical fabric. Lay it flat to dry, away from a radiator, so the crest and sponsor stay in place.
