Paderborn Unveils Red and Gold Away Kit Ahead of Bundesliga Return

SC PaderbornTeam·Paderborn 07, in collaboration with sportswear manufacturer Hummel, has officially unveiled its new away kit for the upcoming 2026-27 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season. The design, featuring a distinctive red and gold palette, signals the club's readiness for its return to Germany's premier football division.

The kit launch arrives as PaderbornTeam·Paderborn prepares to compete in the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga once more, following a compelling 2025/26 campaign in the 2. BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga. The club secured promotion after finishing third in the league standings, accumulating 62 points from 34 matches. Their season record comprised 18 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, with a positive goal difference of +14, having scored 59 goals and conceded 45.

Under the guidance of coach Ralf KettemannCoach·Ralf Kettemann, PaderbornTeam·Paderborn demonstrated consistent form throughout the promotion season. A notable eight-match winning streak from September to November provided significant momentum, which was later complemented by a 10-match unbeaten run in the spring. Despite a tense conclusion to the regular season, including defeats to Schalke and ElversbergTeam·Elversberg, PaderbornTeam·Paderborn ultimately reclaimed third place on the final day, setting the stage for the promotion play-offs.

The decisive moment arrived in a dramatic play-off against VfL Wolfsburg. After a goalless first leg, PaderbornTeam·Paderborn secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in extra time during the second leg, a result that confirmed their ascent to the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga and simultaneously relegated Wolfsburg. This achievement marks PaderbornTeam·Paderborn's third promotion to Germany's top flight in the club's history.

Following the play-off triumph, PaderbornTeam·Paderborn's sporting managing director, Sebastian Lange, reflected on the team's performance.

"But I have to say the lads really surpassed themselves today. How sharp we were, how quickly we moved the ball – everyone did really well. It was a great performance. That's why it was deserved."— Sebastian Lange.

Key contributions to PaderbornTeam·Paderborn's successful season came from several players, including VfB StuttgartTeam·VfB Stuttgart loanee goalkeeper Dennis SeimenPlayer·Dennis Seimen, who recorded nine clean sheets and earned his first four caps for Germany U21s. Midfielders Santiago Castañeda and Mika BaurPlayer·Mika Baur also played pivotal roles. Coach Ralf KettemannCoach·Ralf Kettemann, who joined from KarlsruheTeam·Karlsruhe's U19s team, has been credited for his ability to develop young talent and implement a bold, attacking style of play. As PaderbornTeam·Paderborn looks ahead to the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga, the new away kit serves as a visual emblem of their renewed ambition and hard-earned return to the top tier.