RC Lens, Blood and Gold shirts

Racing Club de Lens, the miners' club since 1906

The Racing Club de Lens was founded in 1906 and grew alongside the coal mines: for decades, miners and families from the region filled its stands, and the club became a symbol of the entire area. Its colours, red and yellow, earned it the nickname Sang et Or, which tradition links to the blood spilled deep in the mine and the black gold of coal. The peak of its sporting success came in 1998, with a title of champion of France, followed by a League Cup in 1999. The club then returned to the Champions League in the autumn of 2023, in front of a crowd that remains just as loyal.

The other Ligue 1 clubs

Ligue 1 also includes:

• Lille OSC.
• Paris Saint-Germain.
• Olympique de Marseille.
• Olympique Lyonnais.
• FC Metz.
• AS Monaco.
• Other clubs.

All clubs are gathered on the Ligue 1 page.

Bollaert-Delelis, a stadium bigger than the town

Opened in 1933, the Bollaert-Delelis stadium holds just over thirty-eight thousand seats, more than the population of Lens, which is around thirty-one thousand: an unmatched case among the major French clubs. It combines the name of Félix Bollaert, manager of the Lens Mining Company, with that of André Delelis, former mayor of the town, added in 2012. At half-time, the whole stadium sings Les Corons by Pierre Bachelet, the unofficial anthem of the mining basin, one of the most moving moments in French football, which the supporters sing with their scarves raised above their heads.

Jerseys adidas, printing and pre-match outfits

The club has renewed its partnership with adidas, which had already supplied kits from 1975 to 1994 and then from 2011 to 2014: home and away jerseys, shorts, and training kits once again feature the three stripes. The official prints, such as Thauvin number ten, world champion in 2018, Wahi number nine, Sotoca number seven, or Thomasson number twenty-eight, follow the typography of the league. The prematch jersey is what players wear during warm-ups, the All Weather jacket protects from rain in the stands, and the kids' sizes allow young supporters to wear exactly the same outfit as their elders.

The good deals

Good deals can also be found in good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

Which manufacturer produces the RC Lens jersey?

RC Lens is equipped by adidas, under a five-year partnership. This is the third collaboration between the club and the brand, after the periods of 1975 to 1994 and 2011 to 2014.

What size should you choose for an adult RC Lens jersey?

The jersey should be chosen in its usual size for a fitted wear, like the players. To wear it over a sweatshirt in the stands or for a looser fit, one can opt for a size up.

How to choose the size of a children's RC Lens jersey?

Children's sizes are read by age or stature: one should rely on the child's actual size rather than their age. In case of doubt, it is better to choose the larger size to wear the jersey longer, including a growth season.

How to wash a printed RC Lens jersey?

Turn the jersey inside out, wash it at a maximum of thirty degrees without fabric softener and let it dry flat, in the open air. The tumble dryer and an iron on the print can damage the name and the number, which may crack or peel off.

Can the prematch jersey be worn outside the stadium?

Yes, its design, often more relaxed than that of match kits, makes it an easy piece to wear daily. Its lightweight and breathable fabric is also suitable for sports, whether for a jog or a friendly match wearing the club's colours.