Athletic Club unveils regional identity in 2026/27 Castore kit
The Bilbao-based club has released its new home shirt, featuring the Ikurriña flag and a map of Euskal Herria, for the season’s final match against Real Madrid.
Athletic Club has officially unveiled its home kit for the 2026/27 season, a design developed in partnership with technical brand Castore. Titled 'Gure Nortasuna', which translates to 'Our Identity', the shirt serves as a formal tribute to the club’s historical roots and its unique philosophical connection to the Basque Country.
The central visual element of the kit is a departure from standard configurations, featuring exactly seven red-and-white stripes. Each stripe is designated to represent one of the seven provinces of Euskal Herria, a design choice intended to unify the history and territory that underpin the club’s essence.
Further reinforcing this regional focus, the kit incorporates specific geographical and political symbols on the upper back. Players will wear a detailed map of Euskal Herria alongside the Ikurriña flag in this location, marking the garment as a distinct expression of shared heritage rather than merely a sporting uniform.
The club has confirmed that the kit is available for immediate purchase through its official physical stores and online e-commerce platform. This availability precedes the shirt’s competitive debut, which is scheduled for the final fixture of the LaLiga season.
Athletic Club will wear the new 'Gure Nortasuna' kit for the first time on Saturday, 23 May, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The match against Real Madrid constitutes Matchday 38 of the league campaign, providing a high-profile stage for the introduction of the new design.
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