FC Bayern could revive a special jersey tradition in the 2027–28 season. As reported by Footy Headlines— a website known for its jersey leaks—Adidas is planning a special European jersey for the German record champions, which will be worn exclusively in international matches.
This would mark the first time in quite a while that the Munich club has made a clearer distinction between its domestic and international game kits. What’s particularly interesting is that the new jersey won’t be marketed as a classic third jersey but will instead take on a distinct role within the Bayern collection.
For fans, this could mark the return of a piece of club history. After all, special European Cup jerseys were a staple of the German record champions’ look for many years.
Bayern to Get Its Own Jersey for the Champions League
According to Footy Headlines, a standalone European jersey is planned for the 2027–28 season, which Adidas is set to develop specifically for FC Bayern’s international matches.
Unlike previous alternate jerseys, the new model is not intended to be worn in the Bundesliga. Instead, the plan is apparently to use it exclusively for European Cup games played under floodlights. This would make the jersey distinctly different from the regular home, away, and alternate jerseys.
However, it is not yet known what the new Bayern jersey will look like. Footy Headlines has not yet been able to reveal either the colors or specific design elements.
Memories of legendary Bayern jerseys
For longtime Bayern fans, however, the news is likely to evoke special memories. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the record champions regularly wore special jerseys for their international matches.
Particularly well-known is the silver-gray European Cup jersey that the Munich team wore between 1998 and 2000. FC Bayern wore this jersey, among other matches, in the dramatic 1999 Champions League final against Manchester United in Barcelona.
The red European Cup jersey from the 2000–01 season also enjoys cult status among Bayern fans to this day. At that time, the Munich team was crowned Champions League champion after a victory over Valencia in the final, winning Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since 1976.
It remains to be seen whether Adidas will draw on one of these historic designs for the planned 2027–28 model.
The only thing that is certain is that Bayern would be continuing a long tradition with a dedicated European jersey.
Unveiling planned for September 2027
Bayern fans will have to be patient until the potential release, however. According to Footy Headlines, Adidas is expected to unveil the new European jersey in September 2027, in time for the start of the Champions League group stage.
This would make the jersey part of the 2027–28 season collection.
There have already been recent reports of several special jersey projects from the German record champions. Among other things, Adidas and FC Bayern are said to be preparing special retro designs for 2027 to mark their long-standing partnership with Telekom.