Has UEFA Banned Bayern Munich's 24-25 Home Kit?
Feb 9, 2025, by Chris
- UEFA Regulation Issue: Bayern Munich's 24-25 home kit does not meet UEFA regulations regarding number visibility due to insufficient contrast between the dark numbers and the red shirt.
- No Kit Ban: Bayern Munich is not banned from wearing their home kit; they could technically wear it by modifying it with white numbers or names to achieve the required contrast, as they will modify their names and number colors.
- False Ban News: Initial reports of a complete ban on the home kit were inaccurate, as the club will be permitted to wear it with appropriate modifications.
Recent reports suggesting UEFA has banned Bayern Munich from wearing its red home kit in the Champions League are not entirely accurate.
As visible in social media posts by the club, Bayern will apparently wear its black away kit against Celtic on February 12, in contrast to its red home kit. However, this is certainly not due to an outright ban from UEFA.
Bayern Must Modify Names & Numbers Color of 24-25 Home Kit
The situation stems from UEFA's 2024 Equipment Regulations regarding number visibility. These rules require player numbers to have a high contrast against the shirt color (Delta L value ≥ 30). Technical measurements of Bayern's traditional dark numbers on red shirt show the problem - the Delta L value between the dark numbers (#2d2324) and red shirt (#a71311) is just 12.6, far below UEFA's minimum requirement of 30.
However, Bayern could technically wear its home kit by modifying it with white numbers to achieve the required contrast - a solution used by Bayern in the 2020-2021 season with its light gray and orange away kit. Instead, the club appears to have chosen to use its black away kit, for no disclosed reasons (May they want to avoid modifying its home kit, which is oddly allowed by the German DFL?).
The off-white third kit, which is Bayern's designated Champions League kit, cannot be used against Celtic due to insufficient contrast against Celtic's white and green home strip.
There is no rule for contrast requirements for other elements of a kit, such as the crest or sponsor.
How the False Ban News Came Got in the World
For those wondering how the false story got its way to news - Footy Headlines first reported that Bayern's home kit does not meed the minimum contrast for names and numbers. Then, One Football quoted us, saying that kit "does probbaly not meet the standards." Now, news channel @BayernSpace amplified that message and said that Bayern was forced to ditch the red home kit. This is not correct, as we are 100% sure that Bayern has registered the current home kit with modified names and number colors to meed UEFA regulations.
This situation highlights how UEFA's equipment regulations can influence kit choices, but it's important to note there is no specific "ban" on Bayern's home kit. The club would be permitted to wear it with appropriate modifications to meet the contrast requirements.
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US Créteil 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
French Championnat National 1 side US Créteil have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kit collection, made by adidas. The three-shirt lineup includes a special anniversary detail celebrating 90 years of the club.
The adidas US Créteil 2026-27 home shirt features a royal blue base with vibrant yellow pinstripes running down the front and lower back. Yellow also appears on the collar and adidas Three Stripes, while a subtle “1936 - 2026” anniversary print sits below the back collar. Free continues as the main front sponsor, with Deel on the sleeve.
The away shirt opts for a clean white base with a blue polo collar, yellow Three Stripes and a bold blue and yellow horizontal band across the chest.
Completing the collection, the third shirt comes in light pink with deep maroon detailing on the collar, adidas Three Stripes, sponsor logos and monochrome club crest.
What do you think of the new US Créteil 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Boston United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English National League club Boston United have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 third kit. Made by New Balance, the new shirt completes the club's kit collection for the season.
The New Balance Boston United 2026-27 third shirt features a soft pink and muted lilac-grey base with an eye-catching all-over geometric shard graphic. Black detailing is applied to the New Balance logo, Drayton Motors Kia sponsor and monochrome club crest, creating a sharp contrast.
What do you think of the new Boston United 2026-27 third kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Holstein Kiel 26-27 Special Kit Released - 80th Anniversary of the Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein
Holstein Kiel and Puma have officially released a new special kit for the 26-27 season, honoring the 80th anniversary of the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. The bespoke shirt pays homage to the state's colors and maritime identity positioned between the North and Baltic Seas.
The Puma Holstein Kiel 26-27 special shirt features a dynamic diagonal design incorporating the state's blue, white, and red colors. A central white diagonal band is flanked by blue on the right shoulder and chest and red on the lower left flank, seamlessly blended through a pixelated sea spray gradient. Blue sleeves, red Puma logos, and a dual-colored V-neck collar complete the look, while the upper back is adorned with the official Schleswig-Holstein coat of arms placed above bold red Holstein Kiel text.
Produced with Puma's RE:FIBRE recycled fabric technology, the jersey features long-standing partner famila across the chest. The Holstein Kiel 26-27 special kit is available immediately through the club's official online store, retailing at €85.
SD Logroñés 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Spanish Segunda Federación side SD Logroñés has officially unveiled its new kit collection for the 26-27 season, made by Japanese brand Mizuno. After wearing provisional shirts during the early stages of pre-season, the club has presented the definitive designs deeply rooted in local heritage and pride under the motto of celebrating their city and history.
The SD Logroñés 26-27 home jersey features the club's traditional red and white vertical stripes, outlined with black borders and highlighted by an illustration of Logroño's architectural skyline and iconic stone bridge across the chest. The away kit introduces a dark navy blue base enriched with vertical bands containing tonal grapevine patterns, paying homage to the winemaking tradition of La Rioja, complemented by red and white trim on the collar and cuffs.
Completing the collection, Mizuno and SD Logroñés have also revealed matching alternate designs in sky blue and vibrant yellow, both featuring the distinctive city skyline motif, alongside a fresh duo of goalkeeper jerseys prepared for the new campaign.
Newcastle United Announce SumUp Training Kit Sponsor Deal
Newcastle United has officially announced a new multi-year partnership with fintech firm SumUp, designating the British company as the club's Official Training Kit Partner. The deal sees SumUp become one of the Magpies' Primary Partners as well as the Presenting Partner of the Newcastle United Business Club.
As part of the agreement, the SumUp logo is featured across the front of Newcastle's Adidas training and pre-match warm-up apparel. The branding will be worn across all squads, including the men's first team, the women's team, and the academy setups. Reports estimate the value of the sponsorship at around £5 million per season.
Beyond the kit exposure, the collaboration will introduce a co-branded SumUp card designed to offer supporters exclusive rewards at official club stores and participating local businesses throughout the North East.
Red Star FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
French Ligue 2 side Red Star FC and Kappa have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 2026-27 season. Following the earlier launch of the street-art-inspired away shirt, the new home strip continues the club's tradition of bold, culturally rooted lifestyle-forward designs.
The Kappa Red Star FC 2026-27 home jersey combines the club's traditional green and white colors in a vertical block layout, highlighted by a wide green central band and green sleeve sections. Just like the away shirt created in collaboration with artist Lorem, the green panels are covered with an intricate doodle graphic pattern referencing elements from the club's storied history and Saint-Ouen culture. The shirt is rounded off with a classic green polo-style collar with a subtle V-neck cutout and the sponsor TRUST IT placed across the chest.
Green shorts and white socks complete the full look of the new Red Star FC 26-27 home strip by Kappa.
Manfredonia Calcio 1932 26-27 Home Kit Released
Italian Serie D side Manfredonia Calcio 1932 has unveiled its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Italian kit supplier Givova.
The Givova Manfredonia Calcio 1932 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional vertical stripes in sky blue and white. The light blue stripes include subtle tonal gradients for added depth, complemented by a simple round collar, white sleeves with repeated Givova logos across the shoulders, and the Vitulano Drugstore sponsor across the front.
White shorts and socks are set to complete the new Givova Manfredonia Calcio 1932 2026-27 home kit.
Club Africain 26-27 Home Kit Released
Tunisian powerhouse Club Africain has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch marks the beginning of the club's new technical partnership with Spanish sportswear brand Kelme.
The Kelme Club Africain 26-27 home jersey stays true to the club's historic identity, featuring the iconic red and white horizontal hoops. For the new campaign, the hoops incorporate a modern distressed, brush-stroke effect across the front and back. The shirt is complemented by a white V-collar with subtle red trim and matching sleeve cuffs, while the Kelme paw logo and Ooredoo sponsor sit seamlessly within the design.
White shorts and socks complete the new Club Africain 2026-27 home strip. The jersey retails for 159 TND and is available through the club's official Boutique Lefri9i stores.
Lovely: RC Strasbourg 26-27 Third Kit Features Bespoke Patterned Sponsors
RC Strasbourg and adidas have added an exceptional custom touch to the French side's 26-27 third shirt. Released as part of the club's 120th anniversary celebrations with a retro black-and-deep-blue striped look inspired by the 1946-47 season, the jersey features a subtle repeating pattern of Strasbourg's vintage diamond RCS crest embedded directly within the black infill of both the main Winamax chest sponsor and the secondary és logo.
