INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
The ugliest in history? Bayern presents its controversial 2025/26 jersey
Controversy erupts in Germany: Bayern Munich's new jersey outrages fans.
The Bayern Munich kit for the 2025/26 season has sparked intense controversy in Germany. Many fans have called it the ugliest in its history, while the club defends it as an innovative design signed by Adidas.
A daring design that breaks with tradition
Bayern Munich has revealed its new jersey for the 2025/26 season, in collaboration with Adidas. Although it maintains the club's characteristic red color, it introduces an irregular white pattern in the center and on the collar that has surprised a large part of the fans. The German newspaper Bild points out that:
"This model departs from Bayern's usual classicism and opts for a radically different aesthetic"
And the controversy was not long in coming.
Outbreak on social media: "It's the worst jersey in history"
From the moment the first images were leaked, social networks were filled with critical comments. Among the most recurring messages are:
"Is this a bad joke?"
"Adidas has outdone itself... but in a negative way"
"Whoever approved this at Bayern should rethink their job"
"The ugliest jersey in the club's history, without discussion"
Some users have even edited alternative versions of the design, proposing more traditional models or inspired by historical jerseys of the Bavarian club.
There are also defenders: "A brave step"
Not all opinions are negative. A part of the fans has defended the club's visual bet, arguing that it is a creative and disruptive initiative.
"We have to get out of the same old thing," says one user.
"It may look better on the field," others add.
This division shows how difficult it is to innovate in a symbol as loaded with meaning as a football jersey.
When will the new Bayern jersey debut?
The club plans to use this kit for the first time on May 10, during the Bundesliga match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, at the Allianz Arena. It will be then when the players take the field with the controversial design.
The official presentation is scheduled for the previous days, probably accompanied by an Adidas advertising campaign.
More than a garment: the identity of the club
In modern football, the jersey represents much more than a uniform. It is a symbol of belonging, history and emotional connection with millions of fans around the world. Any alteration in its design generates a direct, almost visceral response among the fans.
Bayern has opted to break the mold. Time and popular acceptance will tell if this change was a risky success or a misstep.
- 📌 With this new jersey, Bayern Munich enters a classic football debate: tradition vs. innovation. And the fans, as always, have the last word.
