Strange Bundesliga Stars Rule Explained - Here is Why Bayern München Does Not Have 5 Stars
Jul 28, 2018, by Chris
- Bundesliga Star Rule: Stars on Bundesliga jerseys represent the number of titles won since the league's 1963 inception, not total titles, and this rule was implemented from the 2004-05 season.
- Irregular Gradation: The number of stars awarded is not linear, with titles won before 1963 and those won by former East German clubs not counting towards the star count.
- Star Thresholds: Bundesliga star thresholds are 1 star for 3 titles, 2 stars for 5 titles, 3 stars for 10 titles, and 4 stars for 20 titles, with a possible 5th star rule expected when a club reaches 30 titles.
Many people have asked us about the star rule for the jerseys in the Bundesliga as there are some odd cases. In example, FC Bayern München's kit features 4 stars (27 German Bundesliga tittles), while Borussia Dortmund got two stars on their jerseys for just 5 German Bundesliga titles. Let us get into the details of stars rule in the German Bundesliga.
Not Defined Yet - There Is No Change For Bayern München's to Get a Fifth Star Currently
Some years ago, Bundesliga introduced a rule for the golden stars appearing on the shirts of the German clubs: the stars above the club crest are a symbol for the number of the clinched championship titles since the inauguration of the Bundesliga in 1963. In fact, this rule is in application by the DFL (German Football League) since 2004-05.
Dortmund 2011-12 kit - their last with just one star (they won their 5th Bundesliga title in 2012
The attribution is not linear but follows rather a irregular gradation - German titles won between 1903 and 1963 do not count (e.g Bayern’s triumph in 1932), nor the titles obtained by the former East-Germany clubs, e.g. Dynamo Berlin and Dynamo Dresden.
German Bundesliga Stars Rule
- 1 star for 3 titles won (Hamburg, VfB Stuttgart, Bremen)
- 2 stars for 5 titles won (Mönchengladbach and Dortmund)
- 3 stars for 10 titles won (no club)
- 4 stars for 20 titles won (FC Bayern)
With Bayern München's dominance in the German Bundesliga, it seems well possible that the club will win their 30th Bundesliga title in the near future (at the earliest in 2021). We expect that the German Bundesliga will then introduce a rule that allows the club to get their fifth star.
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Newcastle Jets 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Newcastle Jets and New Balance have officially revealed the club's new home, away, and goalkeeper kits for the 26-27 A-League season. The launch completes the kit rollouts for all 13 clubs ahead of the league's kickoff on October 16. The release also marks the debut of Oz Shipping Containers as the men's team's new principal front-of-shirt partner.
The Newcastle Jets 26-27 home jersey arrives in the club's traditional gold, embellished with an understated tonal wave texture woven into the fabric. The shirt features a refined navy polo collar with a v-neck insert, bordered by subtle red and navy accents that continue down the sides and sleeve cuffs, and is worn with navy shorts. Meanwhile, the away kit opts for a clean white base paired with a champagne gold v-neck collar, side trim, and sleeve detailing, completed with gold shorts and white socks.
New Balance has also unveiled two goalkeeper strips to round out the collection. The first option is finished in vibrant teal, while the alternative is delivered in light blue, both showcasing bold geometric patterns and halftone gradients across the front. These strips complete the club's domestic wardrobe alongside their previously launched AFC Champions League Elite retro kits.
Raja Club Athletic 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Moroccan heavyweights Raja Club Athletic have officially unveiled their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, produced by long-term technical partner Umbro.
The Umbro Raja CA 26-27 home jersey comes in the club's traditional emerald green, distinguished by a striking geometric eagle graphic across the chest that nods to their 'Green Eagles' moniker. White piping traces the raglan sleeves and frames the collar and cuffs, paired with the iconic Umbro diamond and the club's crest on the chest. The home strip is finished with green shorts and matching socks.
Contrasting the home look, the Raja Casablanca 26-27 away jersey is built on a clean white base highlighted by bold green side panels. The shirt features an overlapping green-and-white collar, matching sleeve trim, and monochrome green branding, worn with white shorts and socks. Umbro has also introduced a distinctive goalkeeper jersey featuring a beige and orange chevron pattern.
Limited-Edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas Kit Released
Colombian side Internacional de Bogotá and kit supplier Umbro have teamed up with iconic Colombian hip-hop duo Tres Coronas to launch a special-edition shirt. The collaboration celebrates the release of the rap outfit's latest studio album, titled "INTER", blending the worlds of Colombian football and Bogotan underground music culture through their shared name.
Reimagining the club's 2026 away jersey, the shirt features a sleek black base adorned with subtle tonal vertical striping. The centerpiece is the album's title, "INTER", boldly rendered across the chest in gothic blackletter typography in a striking red tone. The chest also hosts Umbro's double diamond branding and the Inter Bogotá crest in gold, which is echoed on the sleeves alongside contrasting red and gold cuffs.
Custom details complete the collector's item, including a collaborative Inter x Tres Coronas globe badge on the right sleeve and the duo's official logo positioned below the Inter Bogotá name on the upper back. The special-edition Umbro Inter Bogotá x Tres Coronas shirt was strictly limited to just 100 individually produced units, released exclusively via the club's official online store.
Chesterfield FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Chesterfield FC and technical sponsor Puma have introduced the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 campaign. Commemorating the 160th anniversary of the club's founding in 1866, the designs incorporate celebratory elements and feature the logo of long-standing front-of-shirt sponsor Leengate Valves.
The Chesterfield 26-27 home shirt is rendered in the club's classic royal blue, accented by gold detailing across the Puma branding, front sponsor, and a special anniversary badge. Subtle pinstripe ribbing in blue and white decorates the sleeve cuffs and the button-up henley collar, while traditional white shorts and blue socks complete the first-choice look.
For the away kit, the Spireites step out in a predominantly black design distinguished by an offset vertical stripe in two tones of grey running directly through the crest. Metallic silver is used for all brand and partner markings, which is complemented by a stylized retro CFC monogram crest alongside matching black shorts and socks.