Club de Fútbol Cruz Azul, founded on 1 January 1927, is based in Mexico City and competes in Liga MX. The club began in Jasso, Hidalgo and later moved its headquarters to La Noria, growing into one of Mexico's most storied sides, and Walkouts offers a rotating selection of signed football shirts and memorabilia that trace that history.
For decades Cruz Azul played its biggest fixtures at the Estadio Azteca before recent venue work; since 2025 the team has staged home matches at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, while training and administrative life remains closely associated with La Noria in Xochimilco.
On the pitch Cruz Azul has enjoyed sustained success, claiming nine league titles alongside multiple domestic cups, and at continental level the club holds a joint-record with seven CONCACAF Champions' Cup titles, facts that make match and commemorative shirts highly collectible. The run to the Copa Libertadores final in Buenos Aires against Boca Juniors in 2001 remains a defining moment, and IFFHS recognition has further underlined the club's global profile.
Anniversary releases attract particular attention; a 97 años retro crest set issued in 2024 celebrated the club's long history and offered a concise retro aesthetic that connects collectors with original crests and era details without reproducing match wear.
Seasonal and fixture magnets are clear drivers of demand, with shirts associated with title campaigns and decisive runs drawing the most interest. Replicas and player-issue variants from the 1997 Liga MX championship season, the 2014 CONCACAF Champions League campaign and the 2021 Guardianes title are chased because photographic evidence, squad lists and match reports help establish provenance and usage differences between retail and match-issued shirts.
Particular kit moments stand out for away shirts and colourways; the 1997 era shirts and the 2001 white Copa Libertadores away shirt are cited repeatedly by sellers and archive curators because of their links to finals and high-profile fixtures. Fans also collect signed retail shirts, not only match-worn items, with early-run fanshop releases, player-issue retail variants and region-specific batches from supplier eras proving especially desirable; supplier transitions from Umbro to later manufacturers help date items and add another provenance layer.
When assessing signed pieces look for clear provenance and documentation, collectors often prefer items supported by a COA and the club archive photos, particularly for shirts tied to the 1997 and 2014 campaigns which feature in many verification galleries. For those seeking framed or limited edition shirts, Walkouts lists authenticated retail signatures and match-linked replicas alongside photographic proof to aid selection.
