Why Is Bayern Munich Wearing a Different Home Kit vs PSG?

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Why Is Bayern Munich Wearing a Different Home Kit vs PSG?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated May 6, 2026 3:18 PM ET

Bayern Munich are the home team against PSG for the second leg of the Champions League. The German champions lost 5-4 to PSG in the first leg last week in Paris.

Bayern Munich are wearing their classic red jersey, but fans quickly notice the kit has changed from last week. Bayern Munich are no longer wearing the home kit they wore all season.

Last week, Bayern Munich wore the red jersey with white fillings at the Parc des Princes. They even wore this jersey over the weekend in the Bundesliga against Heidenheim.

Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Parc des Princes on April 28, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

For the second leg tonight, Bayern Munich has decided to wear their new home kit for next season, which features a more red home kit with dark red stripes.

Will Bayern Munich Use The New Home Kit For The Rest of the Season?

Bayern Munich are expected to use the home kit for the remaining games this season. This includes a potential Champions League Final against Arsenal on May 30, 2026.

Bayern Munich are known to showcase their new home kits at this stage of the season, and the previous home kit was last worn last Saturday against Heidenheim.

Bayern Munich announced their next season's home kit two days ago, with jerseys on sale now.

Other teams that are expected to wear their new home kits this season are Manchester United, who are expected to showcase it in their next home game in the Premier League against Nottingham Forest next week.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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