Racing Club de Lens Shirts and Kits

The blood and gold, colours of Racing Club de Lens

Founded in 1906, the Racing Club de Lens plays in red and yellow, the famous blood and gold, in the Bollaert-Delelis stadium which seats over 38,000, known for its atmosphere among the most passionate in France. The club is inseparable from the mining basin of Pas-de-Calais, whose residents have filled its stands for more than a century.

Its honours include one title of champion of France in 1998 and a League Cup in 1999. The home shirt faithfully features its two colours, while the away and third shirts change hues from one edition to the next, never losing the popular spirit of Racing.

Other Ligue 1 clubs

Lens faces clubs each season whose shirts also have their own page. The Ligue 1 brings together the entire league, and Lille OSC, the rival in the northern derby, showcases the kits of the Lille neighbour. The Paris Saint-Germain includes the shirts of the capital club, the Olympique de Marseille those of the Phocaeans, the Olympique Lyonnais those of the Gones and AS Monaco those of the club in the Principality.

The Sainte-Barbe shirt, tribute to miners

Every year, around December 4th, the RC Lens celebrates Sainte-Barbe, patron saint of miners, with a special shirt sold in a limited edition. These shirts draw on the heritage of the mining basin: miner's lamp, mining tools or the old club crest, used from 1955 to 1968.

Colors change from one edition to the next, from black and gold to dark green, up to the blue and red of the miners' workwear. This collector shirt is kept as a piece of memory as much as it is worn in the stadium, reminding us that Racing remains the club of a region shaped by coal.

From the home shirt to the down jacket: the Lens collection

The home shirt in blood and gold is worn with matching shorts, and the away shirt takes over for following the team on the road. The pre-match shirt, worn during warm-ups, appeals to those looking for different graphics.

For training and winter evenings, the range is complete: zip-neck top, tapered training top and trousers, Anthem tracksuit jacket worn before matches, lightweight windbreaker and padded down jacket for December matches at Bollaert. Little ones can have the home shirt and shorts set in baby size, and children have the same range as adults, from shirt to trousers.

Highlights for equipping a Lens supporter

To dress a supporter of the Sang et Or without waiting for the end of the season, Black Friday kicks off the dance, just before the end-of-year holidays, a perfect time to slip a shirt under the Christmas tree. The winter sales then fuel the promotions, followed by the French Days livening up the spring. Summer sales follow and the return of training, when past seasons' Lens kits go to clearance. Your order is prepared and shipped within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Does the RC Lens shirt run large?

The supporter version of the Lens shirt has a straight cut that matches usual sizes: take your t-shirt size. If you plan to wear a sweatshirt underneath on winter evenings, choose one size up.

What size of RC Lens shirt should I get for a child?

Children’s sizes are chosen based on height in centimetres, which is more reliable than age. For a first outfit, the home shirt and shorts set avoids searching for matching bottoms and dresses a little supporter from head to knees.

Why are Lens supporters called Sang et Or?

The nickname simply comes from the two club colours, blood red and gold yellow. Supporters have made it a true identity, and the Bollaert-Delelis stadium is adorned with these two shades at every home match.

What is the big derby of RC Lens?

The northern derby pits Lens against LOSC, two clubs separated by a few dozen kilometres. It is the most anticipated match of the year for Lens supporters, who then fill the stands in blood and gold.

Can you customise a RC Lens shirt?

Yes, a name and number can be added to the back of the home or away shirt, in the championship typography. Customising with a child's name turns the shirt into a personalised gift for a young Racing fan.