VfB Stuttgart unveils new Cannstatt water jersey - fans divided
VfB Stuttgart has rolled out its new home jersey for the upcoming season - and fans are already split. The design pays tribute to Bad Cannstatt with engraved fountain motifs and regional symbols like the antler crests. The jersey is now available for €89.99 from the VfB online store. The first team will wear it publicly at the training kickoff on July 16. With 62 points, Stuttgart currently sits 4th in the Bundesliga and has managed just one win in their last five outings (form: LLDDW).
Why the Cannstatt water jersey matters
Since 1893, VfB has called Bad Cannstatt home. The new kit honors the district’s 13 state-recognized mineral springs. Back in the mid-19th century, these springs put Cannstatt on the map as a spa destination - and even helped bring English spa-goers to Germany, planting the seeds of Cannstatt’s football tradition.
The standout jersey features the „Klösterlebrunnen“ fountain as its centerpiece, paired with local icons like the Rössle and antler crests. The red chest ring flows up the sleeves in a „perling“ pattern, inspired by Cannstatt’s mineral water. That very detail sparked heated debate online even before the official unveiling.
Fan reactions - from praise to criticism
A mid-June photo of the new jersey on X set off a wave of opinions. The sleeves drew the most fire: while the white-and-red base design nods to past kits, the flowing sleeve pattern feels fresh - and divisive.
VfB chairman Alexander Wehrle stressed: „Our jerseys blend tradition with modern style. Thanks to JAKO and LBBW for making this happen.“ Adult sizes cost €89.99; kids’ versions are €69.99. The first team will debut the kit at the public training kickoff on July 16.
What’s next for VfB Stuttgart?
The new jerseys are on sale now. The first public showing comes on July 16, followed by preseason prep. With a +22 goal difference (71:49) and 27 points behind Bayern Munich, the title race is effectively over - but fans still hope for a strong second half. Stuttgart’s next match is at home against Paris FC on August 1.
VfB Stuttgart currently sits 4th in the Bundesliga with 62 points from 34 games (18 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses). Their last two games ended in defeat - most recently a 0-3 loss to Bayern Munich on May 23, 2026.
