In 2025, Bayern Munich celebrates a historic milestone—125 years since its founding on February 27, 1900. To mark this occasion, adidas has unveiled a special anniversary kit that merges tradition, heritage, and modern craftsmanship. Designed in partnership with adidas Originals, the shirt pays homage to the club’s rich history while presenting a sophisticated look for the future.
Design and Technical Features
The Bayern Munich 2025 125-Year Anniversary Kit showcases a deep Active Maroon base complemented by Dark Football Gold accents. The shirt’s most striking elements include:
- Special Anniversary Crest: A shielded club badge surrounded by a Bavarian laurel wreath, topped with the number “125,” symbolising the club’s proud heritage.
- Tonal All-Over Pattern: Subtle imprints of historic Bayern crests, along with design cues inspired by the club’s three iconic stadiums—Grünwalder Stadion, Olympiastadion, and Allianz Arena.
- Golden Details: Gold sleeve stripes, logos, and sponsor branding enhance the kit’s premium look.
- Trefoil Logo: adidas revives its classic Trefoil logo, reinforcing the shirt’s heritage feel.
- Special Jog Tag: Positioned near the hem, it reads, “125 Jahre FCB – Gegründet am 27. Februar 1900” (“125 years of FCB – Founded on February 27, 1900”).
The fabric incorporates advanced performance technology while maintaining a soft, premium texture, combining on-pitch functionality with off-pitch style.
History and Inspiration
The design is deeply rooted in Bayern’s origins. The shielded crest draws inspiration from the club’s founding charter, signed at Café Gisela in Munich, and the Bavarian tradition of laurel wreaths symbolising achievement and honour.
Adidas has taken elements from the club’s journey through time—its historic crests, legendary players, and iconic home grounds—and woven them into the shirt’s visual identity. The anniversary motto, “Creating Originals Since 1900 – 125 Years of FC Bayern”, underlines this blend of tradition and progress.
Usage and Debut
The men’s first team debuted the anniversary kit on March 8, 2025, in a Bundesliga clash against VfL Bochum at the Allianz Arena. The women’s team will wear it on March 14, 2025, in a key match against VfL Wolfsburg.
Beyond matchday, the kit is part of a broader capsule collection featuring vintage jackets, hoodies, scarves, and adidas Samba sneakers, all adorned with the anniversary crest.
Did You Know?
- Bayern Munich previously released a 120-year anniversary kit in 2020 but did not produce one for their 100th anniversary in 2000.
- The shirt features a special gold patch showcasing the club’s trophy haul, including 33 Bundesliga titles, 20 DFB-Pokals, and 6 UEFA Champions League trophies.
- For the first time, fans can purchase the shirt with the legendary No. 5 of Franz Beckenbauer, following its official retirement at the club’s annual general meeting in December 2024.
- The launch campaign featured Bayern icons past and present—including Uli Hoeneß, Franck Ribéry, Arjen Robben, and Jamal Musiala—posing in front of a replica of Café Gisela, connecting past and present generations.
