Macron e Hannover 96 they present a special jersey dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Hanover as the capital of Lower Saxony (State capital Hannover). A milestone that the club celebrates by paying tribute to its city through an exclusive jersey, created to highlight its symbols, colors, and its connection with the community. The team will take to the field wearing this jersey on November 1st, 2026, during the home match against Dynamo Dresden, exactly 80 years after, on November 1st, 1946, Hannover became the capital of the newly formed Land of Lower Saxony.
The jersey stands out for its graphic design that combines the red and the white, The colors of the city, particularly the red hue of the city flag. The design features a vertical division of the two color fields on the body, with the red on the right half and the white on the left half; the sleeves are entirely red. The result is an essential and immediately recognizable composition that puts the identity of Hanover at the center.
The protagonist of the project is the Coat of arms of the city of Hannover, reinterpreted specifically for this jersey in accordance with the city administration. The personalized version incorporates the inscription HANNOVER and a black-white-green flag, inspired by a historical depiction present in similar forms also in the coat of arms of Hannover 96 around 1946. The coat of arms is embroidered in the center of the chest and reproduced on the entire front and back through an all-over motif in sublimated tone on tone, creating a uniform pattern and giving depth to the design.
Below the coat of arms, the inscription LANDESHAUPTSTADT HANNOVER It occupies a prominent place on the front of the jersey, highlighting the significance of the anniversary. The same wording is reproduced in a more discreet way, tone on tone and with embroidered work, on the edges of both sleeves. The chest also features the Macron the Hero And the logo of Hannover 96, both embroidered. The choice to forgo the usual presence of the logos of the commercial partners on the jersey helps to leave the city the role of absolute protagonist.
The interior and exterior details are also dedicated to the anniversary. The contours of Lower Saxony are reproduced in the backneck area, with the number 80 In the center, a reference to the eighty years since Hannover was appointed as the capital of the state. The geographical outline also appears on the silicone tape applied along the back of the jersey, accompanied by the inscription LANDESHAUPTSTADT HANNOVER. The V-neck and sleeve cuffs are finished with white details, in continuity with the color palette of the uniform.
From a technical point of view, the jersey has a comfortable fit. Slim and is made with selected fabrics to ensure comfort and functionality. The body and sleeves use Eco Piola, While the collar and sleeve edges are made of Eco Softlock. The rear panel is instead made of Eco James. As with the other current jerseys of Hannover 96, this jersey is also made entirely from fabric. Eco FabricEach garment is made from 100% recycled PET fabric. It is estimated that the equivalent of about 13 0.5-liter plastic bottles is recycled to produce each knitwear item.
The commemorative jersey will be worn by the team in the home match against Dynamo Dresden on November 1, 2026. The edition is limited to 9,996 units and the jersey will soon be available. Dedicated section on macron.com.
With this special edition, Hannover 96 and Macron celebrate the 80th anniversary of Hanover as the capital of Lower Saxony through a jersey that links history, the city’s identity and sporting affiliation, transforming an institutional anniversary into a symbol to be worn.
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