adidas reveals the Official Match Balls for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Returning to a more classic look, but with updated technology, both balls will once again feature tip-to-tip stars, instead of the offset pattern that has featured on UCL and UWCL Official Match Balls since 2019.
The look of the new UCL ball is all about iconic simplicity, with the famous stars, synonymous with tournament, presented in black against white hexagons. The classic design is accented with subtle turbo red and solar yellow detailing to give the ball a modern touch, as a new generation of ballers compete for Europe’s biggest club prize.
The new UWCL Official Match Ball features the same alignment of stars and hexagons as the men’s ball, but with its own unique graphics update. Three bands flow along the surface in vibrant turbo red and aurora black, representing the shape of the arms of the coveted trophy – the first time it’s been represented on the ball for the UEFA Women’s Champions LeagueTM. The adidas logo pops in solar yellow to complete the new, eye-catching look.
In addition to the new graphic design, the ball features a range of adidas performance technology, engineered for improved precision and swerve. The innovative PRISMA surface has been updated for 2024/25 with a brand-new debossing pattern, which has been rigorously tested in wind tunnels and on pitch.
The outer texture coating – consistent across all adidas UEFA Champions LeagueTM Official Match Balls – offers secure grip and complete control, while the thermally bonded seamless construction is built for ultimate performance. A groundbreaking CTR-CORE within the ball is tuned for accuracy and consistency, supporting fast, precise play with maximum shape and air retention. The core consists of two components a zero-waste bladder containing renewable, natural rubber and the carcass made from a double patched PES fabric giving the bladder its strength and shape
As well as using recycled polyester and water-based ink, the new Official Match Balls are made from more bio-based substances than any previous UEFA Champions LeagueTM Official Match Ball. Each layer of the ball has been adjusted to include materials such as corn fibres, sugar cane, wood pulp and rubber, without impacting its performance.
Nick Craggs, Global Football General Manager at adidas said: “The greatest stage in European club football deserves the greatest performance technology to support the players on the pitch and excite the fans around world. That’s why we’ve relentlessly pursued fresh innovations to make the most precise ball possible.
“For this upcoming season, we’ve rearranged the shell to once again feature the tip-to-tip star panels that first made them so iconic, but with a brand-new debossing configuration for enhanced aerodynamics. We can’t wait to see them in action at the feet of some of the best players in the world.”
Guy-Lauren Epstein, UEFA Marketing Director, said, “The launch of the new Official Match Ball is always an exciting milestone for the fans and players, as we head into another exciting season. The iconic design of these new balls brings back memories of the magical moments we have witnessed over the years, while the cutting-edge technology is a symbol of the constant evolution and premium positioning that defines the competitions.”
adidas’ on-going partnership with Common Goal will see 1% of all global net sales from adidas footballs – including these latest releases – contributing towards initiatives driving lasting social change for under-served communities, helping to create a better and more inclusive future through football.
The new Official Match Balls will be available to purchase via adidas stores, selected retail stores, and online at adidas.com football balls
