F.C. Copenhagen and adidas celebrate 150 Years of Kjøbenhavns Boldklub
Kjøbenhavns Boldklub turns 150 on April 26, and F.C. Copenhagen is marking the 150th anniversary in collaboration with adidas with a special anniversary jersey. Founded in April 1876, KB is Denmark's oldest club – and the oldest club outside The British Isles.
Few clubs in the world can trace their history back that far – and even fewer are still an active part of top-flight football today.
For generations, KB has played a central role in the development of the game and has fostered some of Danish football's greatest figures – from Nils Middelboe and Eigil Nielsen to more recent national team players such as William Kvist and Thomas Delaney.
“KB is a club steeped in tradition, forming part of the foundation of F.C. Copenhagen. With more than 5,700 members and a wide range of active teams, KB continues to play a central role in the development of talent – many of whom go on to a professional career and represent F.C. Copenhagen,” says Henrik Eigenbrod, CEO of Kjøbenhavns Boldklub.
In 1992, KB and B1903 joined to form F.C. Copenhagen. Since then, the legacy has been an integral part of the club’s identity and lives on today as an important part of talent development and the path to the first team.
“KB has played a crucial role in Danish football and in the history of F.C. Copenhagen. To celebrate a very special anniversary that no other club on the continent can match, we have created a completely unique tribute in collaboration with adidas, highlighting Copenhagen as a capital with deep roots in football,” says Jacob Lauesen, CEO of F.C. Copenhagen.
The 150th anniversary is marked with a special anniversary jersey
The jersey is based on KB's iconic blue and white stripes – colors that continue to define F.C. Copenhagen today, and combine the historical expression with a contemporary design.
“F.C. Copenhagen has roots in one of the world's oldest football clubs. This is rare on a global scale – and something that we at adidas are proud to be part of paying tribute to. This is a tribute that simply could not be done with very many other clubs in the world,” says Henrik Hallberg, Head of PR & Communications, adidas Nordics.
The campaign is launched with, among other things, a film narrated by Mads Mikkelsen – a long-time fan who gives voice to the connection between club, city and game.
The anniversary jersey can be purchased from Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 – and we will play in it on April 27 in Parken
When F.C. Copenhagen faces Vejle Boldklub in the 3F Superliga, the players will wear the exclusive anniversary jersey as a tribute to the 150 years, which will also be celebrated around the match.
The limited anniversary jersey can be purchased in the FCK Fanshop in Parken and in Jorcks Passage (Unisport), as well as online at fckfanshop.dk from Friday at 10:00.
F.C. Copenhagen members (season ticket holders and subscribers including FCK+ subscribers) can buy the jersey already from 9:00 – only online and via the link that is sent to all members who have signed up for the club's newsletter.
>>> Explore the jersey and sign-up for launch notifications here
