Union Berlin Football Shirts

Red shirts from Köpenick in east Berlin. Union fans famously helped rebuild their own stadium. This page has every Union Berlin shirt we stock for 2026-27.

Every Union Berlin shirt we stock is light, breathable mesh. We print your name and number free. We make it in 3-5 working days, then ship it worldwide in 7-8.

Union Berlin Key Facts

• Founded: 1966 (roots go back to 1906)
• Ground: Stadion An der Alten Försterei
• Nicknames: Die Eisernen (The Iron Ones), Eisern Union
• Bundesliga since: 2019
• Best finish: fourth in 2022-23, reaching the Champions League
• 2025-26: 11th in the Bundesliga on 39 points

Why Are Union Berlin Called Die Eisernen?

The nickname means "the Iron Ones". It goes back to the club's roots among metal workers in Oberschöneweide. Fans chant "Eisern Union!" at every game.

Did Union Fans Really Build Their Stadium?

Yes. In 2008 and 2009, thousands of fans gave up their free time to rebuild the Alten Försterei. Together they worked around 140,000 hours.

2026-27 Home Shirt

The home shirt is red with a white V-neck and a tonal print. It pays tribute to the club's historic ground, the Alten Försterei.

2026-27 Away Shirt

The away shirt is charcoal black with fine red pinstripes and a red V-neck.

2026-27 Third Shirt

The third shirt is cream and pale yellow with a marbled print and gold trim.

Goalkeeper Shirts

We also stock sky blue and blue goalkeeper shirts.

Union Berlin Shirts at a Glance

Union Berlin in Five Moments

1. FDGB-Pokal, 1968

Union won the East German Cup.

2. Building Together, 2008-09

Fans rebuilt the stadium with their own hands.

3. Bundesliga, 2019

Union won the play-offs to reach the top flight for the first time.

4. Champions League, 2023

Union finished fourth and played in the Champions League.

5. Christmas Singing

Every December, thousands of fans sing carols together in the stadium.

Which Union Shirt Should You Buy?

Union Berlin Fit and Sizing

• Match shirts: the red home shirt is slim, as worn at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.
• Goalkeeper: Union Berlin keeper shirts have extra width through the upper body.
• Pre-match and training: pre-match tops are relaxed.

Quick Union Berlin Size Tip

Lay a shirt that fits you flat and measure armpit to armpit. Match that width on our chart.

Unsure Between Union Berlin Sizes?

Size up to layer it on a freezing Köpenick night. Stay true to size for the sharp Eisernen look.

Personalise Your Union Berlin Shirt

1. Select your Union Berlin shirt and size.
2. Print an Eisernen player's name and number, or your own.
3. Double-check each letter, then add it to your basket.

Printing on Union Berlin shirts is free. Each one is made in 3-5 working days.

Returns

Return an unprinted Union Berlin shirt within 28 days. Printed shirts are taken back only if faulty or incorrect.

Why Shop Union Berlin Shirts Here

• No-cost printing on Union Berlin shirts
• Breathable, lightweight mesh
• Delivery worldwide, tracked, in 7-8 working days
• UK-based support for every order

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Union Berlin Shirt FAQs

What does Eisern Union mean?

"Iron Union", a chant linked to the club's working-class roots.

Did fans build the Union Berlin stadium?

Fans rebuilt it in 2008-09, working around 140,000 hours.

Have Union Berlin played in the Champions League?

Yes, in 2023-24, after finishing fourth.

What is the nickname of Union Berlin?

Die Eisernen, meaning the Iron Ones. The name comes from the club's roots among metal workers in the Oberschöneweide district of east Berlin.

Is printing free on Union Berlin shirts?

Yes. Any name and number on a Union Berlin shirt is printed free.

When will my Union Berlin shirt arrive?

Making takes 3-5 working days. Worldwide tracked delivery adds 7-8 working days.