BVB unveil new special kit: a tribute to an iconic landmark | OneFootball

Exciting news for Borussia Dortmund fans: The next special jersey of BVB is coming soon. As the club announced, the match against xy will be played in the new special jersey, and it will also be available for purchase for all BVB enthusiasts or collectors of unique jerseys.

Many were already made aware through the planning of a new edition of BVB's "Century Match" at the Rote Erde Stadium, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. In December 1963, BVB defeated Benfica Lisbon 5-0 in the second leg of the European Cup of Champions' round of 16 at this stadium. On March 25, former stars of these two clubs will face off again at the Rote Erde Stadium.

The Dortmund squad for this match is largely set and includes legends like Jan Koller, Roman Weidenfeller, and Karl-Heinz Riedle.

But that's not all. The birthday of the stadium, opened in 1926, will also be honored with a special jersey. Today, Borussia Dortmund's U23 and women's teams still play their home games there. The men's first team moved to the Westfalenstadion, built in 1974 for the World Cup in Germany, conveniently located right next to the Rote Erde.

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As Reviersport reports, the new special jersey of BVB will be available in white and black. At first glance, it appears almost unassuming, a collaboration between BVB and their outfitter Puma.

With a simple round collar and no additional appliqués, it seems like a rather minimalist version of a Borussia jersey. However, there are details in the jersey design that might only be noticed upon closer inspection. Design elements are reminiscent of the Rote Erde Stadium's track and its historic entrance gates.

Additionally, the entire jersey features a sandstone design, which also references the architecture of the stadium, which Borussia Dortmund moved into in 1937. Until then, BVB played at the "Weiße Wiese" north of the city center. The inscription "100 Jahre Rote Erde" is embedded in the jersey.

BVB's professionals will wear this jersey in the home match against Hamburger SV on March 21. Fans should be able to order it by then, although it is currently not available. The price for the new special Borussia Dortmund jersey is 109.95 euros with short sleeves. Long sleeves will cost an additional 10 euros, and an "Authentic Special Edition" will be available for 159.95 euros.

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