NBA
The Knicks have something special brewing as road to NBA Finals looks wide open
The Knicks are on a six-game winning streak and lead the 76ers 3-0, eyeing the NBA Finals!
CBS Sports Headlines1 min read
SoccerFeature
A tribute to Dortmund: The BVB home kit for the 2026/27 season
TL;DR
Borussia Dortmund's home kit for the 2026/27 season features a design inspired by the Minister Stein coal mine and the Dortmunder U. The kit symbolizes the city's history and transformation, showcasing a textured pattern in classic BVB yellow.
Key points
- The kit features a striking graphic pattern.
- It celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Minister Stein coal mine.
- The design reflects the city's landmarks and transformation.
- Kerstin Zerbe emphasized the connection between the jersey and Dortmund's identity.
- PUMA collaborated with BVB for the kit's design.
Mentioned in this story
PUMADortmund
Minister Stein coal mineDortmunder UBorussia Dortmund
A tribute to Dortmund: The BVB home kit for the 2026/27 season
The central design element is a striking graphic pattern. It references the Minister Stein coal mine, whose closure marks its 40th anniversary in 2027, and the Dortmunder U, which celebrates its centenary this year. Together, they stand for a city that has continually reinvented itself. On the jersey, the classic BVB yellow comes to life through a textured pattern that echoes the architectural forms of the mine and the surrounding city skyline.
“This jersey embodies Dortmund – the city’s landmarks, history, and transformation are reflected in the design. When our players step onto the pitch wearing this jersey, they represent not only BVB and Dortmund, but also tradition and change,” explains Kerstin Zerbe, Managing Director of BVB Merchandising GmbH. “It’s never easy to translate such a feeling into a design. But we worked closely with PUMA to achieve exactly that – and to give our fans a true piece of Dortmund.”
To launch the kit, PUMA and BVB have created an AI-generated world: “Built Like Dortmund.” It reimagines the city and the club in a futuristic visual landscape. A real setting that captures this industrial aesthetic is brought to life by the players, connecting the AI world, the new kit, and BVB’s identity into a unified vision.
The BVB home kit for the 2026/27 season is now available in the online shop.
Q&A
What is the design inspiration for Borussia Dortmund's 2026/27 home kit?
The design is inspired by the Minister Stein coal mine and the Dortmunder U, reflecting Dortmund's history and transformation.
Who collaborated with BVB on the new home kit design?
BVB worked closely with PUMA to create the new home kit design.
What significant anniversaries are referenced in the Dortmund home kit for 2026/27?
The kit references the 40th anniversary of the Minister Stein coal mine's closure and the centenary of the Dortmunder U.
