The Unpopular New Bayern Jersey: A Cause for Rage Among Fans
Is the Bayern Munich jersey the most disagreeable design in their history?
The upcoming Bayern jersey for the 2025/26 season has fans riled up, and it's not even officially out yet! The proposed design, leaked by Football Headlines, has sent waves of disapproval among Bayern supporters.
"Awful," "What's the deal with Adidas?", "Disgusting". Those reactions pretty much sum up the fans' feelings towards the proposed design. A stark contrast to the usual simple, clean designs, this new jersey features white elements combined with red to create an "M", possibly symbolizing "Munich". The most contentious feature? The twowhite shapes resembling church towers, prominently displayed in the stomach area.
A Controversial Debut
Adidas seems to have veered from their traditional designs with this jersey. The leaked design has ignited a storm of criticism among Bayern fans, especially given the promise of a return to classic red and white. The club had initially teased this move, but the actual design drawn up by Adidas has left supporters disappointed and frustrated [3].
Fans have taken to the comments section on Instagram. One fan wrote, "Adidas, what's going on with FC Bayern?" These sentiments echo throughout the Bayern community, with many fans expressing their dissatisfaction with Adidas' recent design choices for the club [3].
The Shirt Debut and Release
Austrian star Konrad Laimer and his teammates will debut the new home jersey before the end of the season. According to Football Headlines, the new Bayern shirt will make its appearance on May 10th in the Munich Allianz Arena against Gladbach [4]. The controversial jersey will go on sale from May.
Ultras' Protest and the Petition
During a recent home game against Borussia Mönchengladbach on May 11, 2025, ultras in the southern stand raised a banner that read, “Your shirt designs are a disgrace to our club for years – stop taking the p*** out of the fans!” This protest reflects the widespread dissatisfaction with Adidas’ design choices [3].
A petition titled “No More Shenanigans on the Bayern Home Shirt” has been launched, demanding a return to the traditional basic red kit, with white or gold as secondary colors, and the club’s badge and lettering styled in the classic manner [3]. The petition calls for the club and Adidas to respect Bayern’s identity and heritage.
The controversy has led to increased secrecy around the official kit photoshoot, as club officials attempt to manage the narrative and provide a polished presentation upon the launch [2].
- The leaked design of the Bayern jersey for the 2025/26 season, which features a controversial white "M" and church-tower-like shapes, has caused a stir in European football leagues, with many fans expressing their displeasure with Adidas' departure from traditional designs.
- The proposed Bayern jersey, which is set to make its debut on May 10th against Gladbach, has sparked a petition among fans demanding a return to the traditional red and white color scheme, with the club's badge and lettering styled in the classic manner, amidst widespread dissatisfaction with Adidas' design choices.
