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Red and white stripes, San Mamés, and a squad built from Basque talent. Athletic Club are unlike any other side in Europe. This page has every Athletic Bilbao shirt we stock from the 2025-26 season.
Each Athletic Club shirt is cut from breathable mesh. Your name and number go on free. We make it in 3-5 working days and deliver it worldwide in 7-8.
Athletic Club Key Facts
- Founded: 1898, Bilbao
- Ground: San Mamés, "La Catedral" (new stadium opened 2013)
- Nicknames: Los Leones (The Lions), Zurigorriak (The Red and Whites)
- Honours: eight La Liga titles, 24 Copas del Rey
- Record: never relegated from La Liga, like Real Madrid and Barcelona
- Latest trophy: 2024 Copa del Rey, v Mallorca
Why Do Athletic Bilbao Only Play Basque Players?
It is a club rule that goes back over a century. Athletic only sign players born or trained in the Basque Country. The policy is called the "cantera". It ties the team to its people and makes every trophy feel local.
Why Red and White Stripes?
Athletic first wore blue and white. In 1909, a club member went to England to buy new shirts. He came back with red and white Southampton shirts. The colours stuck, and Atlético Madrid later took them too.
2025-26 Home Shirt
The home shirt keeps the classic red and white stripes with a black polo collar. Its retro details are inspired by the bust of Pichichi at San Mamés. The eguzkilore, a Basque thistle flower, also features.
2025-26 Away Shirt
The away shirt is deep navy with aqua trim. It is called "Valentía", meaning courage. On the back, the Basque flag blends with an eguzkilore.
2025-26 Third Shirt
The third shirt is mint green with black trim. A tonal pattern links crests, flowers and flags. It honours Athletic's hundreds of fan clubs around the world.
Goalkeeper Shirts
We also stock the black home and pink away goalkeeper shirts, both with long sleeves.
Athletic Shirts at a Glance
| Shirt | Colours | Look |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 Home Shirt | Red, white and black | Vertical stripes, black collar |
| 2025-26 Away Shirt | Navy and aqua | Aqua trim |
| 2025-26 Third Shirt | Mint and black | Tonal print, black trim |
| 2025-26 Home Goalkeeper Shirt | Black | Long sleeves |
| 2025-26 Away Goalkeeper Shirt | Pink | Long sleeves, tonal print |
Athletic Club in Five Moments
1. Founding Members, 1929
Athletic were one of the ten clubs in the first La Liga season. They have never left it.
2. Pichichi's Goals
Rafael "Pichichi" Moreno starred in the 1910s. La Liga's top scorer award is named after him.
3. Back-to-Back Titles, 1983 and 1984
Javier Clemente's side won two league titles and a Copa del Rey.
4. The Gabarra, 2024
Athletic beat Mallorca on penalties to win the Copa del Rey. A barge, the gabarra, sailed the trophy down the river for the first time in 40 years.
5. Europa League Semi-Final, 2025
Athletic reached the last four in the season the final came to San Mamés.
Which Athletic Shirt Should You Buy?
| If you want… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The classic Lions look | Home | Red and white stripes, black collar |
| A dark, smart shirt | Away | Navy and aqua, "Valentía" |
| A fresh summer look | Third | Mint green with black trim |
| A keeper's shirt | Goalkeeper | Black or pink, long sleeves |
Athletic Fit and Sizing
- Home, away and third: the red and white striped home shirt is trim, as worn at San Mamés.
- Goalkeeper: Athletic keeper shirts have extra space in the upper body.
- You will find a size chart on every Athletic product page.
Quick Athletic Size Tip
Take a shirt you wear often, lay it flat and measure across the chest. Compare it with our chart.
Can't Decide on an Athletic Size?
Pick the larger size to layer it on a rainy Basque day. Pick your normal size for the sharp Leones look.
Personalise Your Athletic Shirt
- Select your Athletic shirt and size.
- Add a Leones player's name and number, or your own.
- Check the spelling, then add it to your basket.
Athletic printing costs nothing. Your shirt is made in 3-5 working days.
Returns
Return an unprinted Athletic shirt within 28 days. Printed shirts are taken back only if faulty or incorrect.
Why Shop Athletic Shirts Here
- No-cost printing on Athletic shirts
- Light fabric that breathes
- Delivery worldwide, tracked, in 7-8 working days
- Fast replies from our UK team
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Athletic Bilbao Shirt FAQs
Do all Athletic Bilbao players have to be Basque?
Yes, by club policy. Players must be born in the Basque Country or trained at a Basque club.
Have any non-Basque players played for Bilbao?
Players born outside the region can play if they grew up or trained there. Nico and Iñaki Williams were both raised in the Basque Country.
Why do Athletic Bilbao wear red and white?
In 1909 the club bought Southampton shirts in England. They have worn red and white stripes since.
Have Athletic Bilbao ever been relegated?
No. Athletic have played every La Liga season since 1929.
Is printing free on Athletic shirts?
Yes. Any name and number on an Athletic shirt is printed free.
When will my Athletic shirt arrive?
Making takes 3-5 working days. Worldwide tracked delivery adds 7-8 working days.