Have Bayern München Tricked Fans With Mainly White Home Kit?
May 19, 2023, by Chris
Bayern Munich, the German football powerhouse, have revealed their new 23-24 home kit this week. It has the club's classic colors, red and white, but different than usual - it is mainly white, with red only being the accent color. Is this a violation of the club's and fans' agreement?
Bayern Munich 23-24 at Home is Not Against the Rules, but a Bit Against the Spirit of Them
In 2018, after weeks of fans' protests, Bayern announced that their "kits are going to be red and white only in future". The 2023-24 home kit now has these colors, but in a different order - white is the main color.
A white and red kit is nothing all-new for Bayern Munich but deeply connected to their early history. They wore a white kit with maroon sleeves when they won their first German league title in 1932, and they had a similar kit in 1965 when they gained promotion to the 1. Bundesliga.
South American teams have much stricter kit rules
It appears probable that the fans originally desired a predominantly red kit with white accents in 2018, as evidenced by their protests. However, it seems that the majority of the fan base is not opposed to the predominantly white kit, as there have been no further protests.
Indeed, the fan protests had been mainly against the navy elements of the Bayern 2018-2019 home kit, especially the navy shorts. This can not happen anymore. In the 2023-24 season, Bayern combine their white/red kit with red shorts and socks.
In fact, there exist much stricter kit rules in other parts of the planet, mainly in South America. For example, the Brazilian club São Paulo have kit regulations that oblige not only the colors but also the exact width of the stripes and other elements.
São Paulo FC Kit Rule: Number 1 ["Home"] will be composed of white shirts, with 3 (three) horizontal bands, red, white, and black, in that order, covered entirely by the crest. The red and black bands are 5 (five) centimeters wide and the white band is 2.5 centimeters wide. Uniform number 1 will also consist of white shorts and white socks. In case of impossibility determined by the organizing entity of the game, black shorts and socks must be used. Only when it is impossible to use the preferred colors by determination of the organizing entity of the game, red shorts and socks will be used.
Bayern Kits Allowed By Kit Rules
Thanks to the loose rules, Bayern can not only have a mainly white home kit but also a vertical striped kit, a hooped kit, and "an Ajax" kit.
Against the spirit of having red and white only kits? What do you think of Bayern having a mainly white home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
QPR to Wear Blackout Third Kit at Home
Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that they will step away from their traditional blue and white hoops for their upcoming home fixture, wearing their 26-27 blackout third kit instead when they host Middlesbrough. The club stated that the team will sport the alternative strip at home for one match only.
The one-off switch is tied to a community initiative organized in partnership with principal shirt sponsor MrQ and charity partner KitAid. Under the campaign, supporters attending the match are encouraged to trade in their old football shirts in exchange for a complimentary blackout shirt, with the donated kits distributed to disadvantaged communities across the globe.
Crafted by Italian brand Erreà, the stealthy 26-27 third strip features tonal dark hoops accompanied by subdued, murdered-out club crest and sponsor details.
Chievo Verona 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie D side AC Chievo Verona and technical sponsor EVOL have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 campaign. Following the release of their classic gialloblù home shirt late last month, the newly revealed alternate strip introduces an artistic look built on a white base.
The EVOL Chievo Verona 26-27 away jersey features a white foundation accented by a bold, cracked-effect blue vertical stripe running down the center of the chest and echoed along the tops of the sleeves. Across the bottom hem, a tonal line illustration depicts the local Diga del Chievo weir, anchoring the shirt to the club's neighborhood roots. Fine yellow and blue trim outlines the collar and cuffs, with "Chievo Verona 1929" inscribed on the back of the neck and on the sleeve edges.
The design is completed with the club's crest over the heart, blue EVOL branding, and main sponsor Vitanuova printed across the front. The new away uniform is available directly through the club's official channels ahead of the 26-27 Serie D season.
Lillestrøm 26-27 European Kits Released
Norwegian Eliteserien side Lillestrøm SK has officially revealed a dedicated European kit collection designed by Puma for their 26-27 continental campaign. Following their 2025 Norwegian Cup victory that secured their return to the continental stage, the club unveiled the special shirts under the campaign slogan "Fra Romerike til Ævropa" ahead of their UEFA Europa League fixtures.
The home European shirt embraces a strong 1990s aesthetic in Lillestrøm's traditional yellow and black palette. It features a distinctive black band across the chest that frames the Puma cat and club crest, accompanied by a retro fold-over collar with white detailing, black accents along the sleeves, and the Romerike Sparebank sponsor on the front.
Accompanying the yellow home shirt is an away strip dressed in traditional red and black vertical stripes, finished with a neat crew collar, white branding, and the official UEFA Europa League competition and UEFA Foundation sleeve badges. A teal gradient jersey rounds out the European wardrobe, offering an alternative look for the Norwegian club during their European travels.
FC Barcelona to Sign Back-of-Shirt Sponsor Deal
FC Barcelona is set to introduce a new back-of-shirt sponsor starting from the 27-28 season, having reached an agreement with UAE-based real estate firm Ohana Development. The collaboration centers around a luxury residential complex in Dubai featuring Barça-branded facilities and stores, with the developer's branding placed directly beneath the player numbers on the lower back of the first-team kits.
The initial phase of the partnership spans three seasons, running from 27-28 through 29-30, generating approximately €10 million per year for a total of €30 million. Ohana's logo will only appear during domestic competitions, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España. In UEFA Champions League fixtures, the Fundació Barça emblem will remain on the back of the shirt, following its full domestic and European presence throughout the 26-27 campaign.
After the initial three-year kit sponsorship concluded, the agreement transitions into a long-term licensing deal lasting over two decades, during which Ohana will pay around €1 million annually to utilize the club's intellectual property in the Dubai development. Before the contract takes effect, the partnership must be submitted for approval by club delegates at Barcelona's Ordinary General Assembly on September 19, 2026, in compliance with club statutes regarding jersey advertising.
CD Santa Clara 26-27 Third Kit Released
CD Santa Clara has officially unveiled its new 26-27 third kit made by Puma. Officially named "Camisola Azul," the shirt completes the Portuguese club's wardrobe for the season, following the earlier launches of their red home and white away strips.
The Puma CD Santa Clara 2026-27 third jersey features a royal blue base decorated with an undulating wave graphic composed of tonal halftone dots across the front. Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean, the Azorean skies, and the archipelago's famous blue hydrangeas, the shirt incorporates contrasting white accents along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Centered on the chest sits the regional flag of the Azores, flanked by the white Puma cat logo and the monochrome blue-and-white Santa Clara crest.
Matching blue shorts and blue socks complete the full Santa Clara 26-27 third uniform. The kit goes on sale at the club's official physical stores over the weekend before becoming available online.
FK Bodø/Glimt 2026 Third Kit Released
FK Bodø/Glimt and Puma have officially unveiled the Norwegian club's new third kit for the 2026 season. Designed around a striking nocturnal theme, the shirt pays tribute to the country's essential night-shift and 24/7 workers, ranging from bakers and healthcare staff to ferry crews, airport maintenance personnel, and drivers.
The Puma Bodø/GlimPuma26 third jersey features a black base contrasted by vibrant neon yellow accents. The defining element is a sharp diagonal lightning-bolt stripe cutting across the front and sleeves, directly referencing high-visibility reflective tape commonly found on industrial workwear. The club crest, Puma cat logos, and all partner branding—including front-of-shirt sponsor SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge and Elkem—are executed in monochrome neon yellow to maintain a unified, high-contrast look.
Aligning with the club's PULS values and Puma's ongoing sustainability drive, the kit is manufactured using Puma's RE:fibre initiative, made from 95% recycled textile waste. The 2026 third kit is now available through the club's official online and physical stores, as well as select international retailers.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Fourth Training Top Leaked
FC Barcelona's upcoming 26-27 fourth kit collection continues to be leaked well ahead of its official launch. Following previews of the match jersey and anthem jacket, a look at the men's training tank top has surfaced, showing the off-pitch direction Nike is taking for the Catalan giants next season. Big thanks to @memorabilia1899.
The Nike Barcelona 26-27 fourth training sleeveless jersey adopts an elegant off-white ribbed base that directly aligns with the main kit's Sant Jordi theme. It features a bold blue Swoosh on the right chest, the traditional club crest on the left, and a prominent circular Spotify sponsor logo printed in blue across the center.
This training tank is part of a complete lifestyle and performance lineup created around the special fourth kit, which departs from the classic yellow Senyera aesthetic in favor of a refined beige and deep maroon palette. The full Barcelona 26-27 fourth kit collection is slated for release in January 2027.
