Bayer Leverkusen, club shirts
Our selection of Bayer Leverkusen brings together the shirts of the Rhenish club: home, away and third New Balance shirts, home and away shirts in children's versions, and a prematch shirt, worn by the players during warm-ups before games at the BayArena.
The red and black of the Werkself.
The Werkself
Founded in 1904 at the initiative of the employees of the pharmaceutical company Bayer, Bayer Leverkusen is nicknamed the Werkself, meaning the factory team. They play at the BayArena, on the banks of the Rhine. Long known for its prestigious placements, the club made history in 2024 under the management of Xabi Alonso: first title of German champions, without a single defeat in the league, an unprecedented achievement in the Bundesliga, along with the German Cup.
Other German clubs
The Bundesliga also includes:
- Bayern Munich.
- Borussia Dortmund.
- RB Leipzig.
- Borussia Mönchengladbach.
- Eintracht Frankfurt.
- Other clubs.
All clubs are gathered on the Bundesliga page.
Red and black
Bayer Leverkusen's home kit features red and black, the club's colours, with the Bayer cross on the crest. The American sportswear brand New Balance has been outfitting the club since 2025, as part of a five-year contract, and releases an away kit and a third kit each year. The club has also seen the rise of great talents, from Michael Ballack to Florian Wirtz, and played in the Champions League final in 2002.
Choosing your kit
The prematch jersey, worn by players in warm-up, has a design different from match kits and is also suitable for training. Home and away jerseys are available in child sizes, to be chosen with a bit of room. You can wear your jersey in the stadium as well as in everyday life. To keep it in good condition, wash it inside out at thirty degrees, without fabric softener, and let it dry flat, away from a source of heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Bayer Leverkusen nicknamed the Werkself?
Werkself means the factory team: the club was founded in 1904 by the employees of the pharmaceutical company Bayer. The link with the company remains visible in the name and the club's crest.
What is Bayer Leverkusen's greatest achievement?
In 2024, under the management of Xabi Alonso, the club won its first title of German champion without a single defeat in the league, as well as the German Cup.
What are Bayer Leverkusen's colours?
The club plays in red and black, featuring a lion and the Bayer cross on the crest. The home jersey showcases these colours, while the away and third jerseys vary each year.
How do New Balance jerseys fit for Leverkusen?
They have a classic fit: take your usual size for a comfortable wear. The children's versions are chosen according to size in centimetres, with a bit of allowance for growth.
What is the purpose of the prematch jersey?
Players wear it during warm-ups before kick-off, both at BayArena and away. Lighter and with a specific design, it appeals to fans who want a piece different from the match jersey.
