Gerald Kyalo. (geraldbway).
The official match ball for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League knockout phase and final has been unveiled, and it's a stunning tribute to the host city, Budapest. Designed by Adidas, the ball features a rich metallic purple base with a chameleon-like finish that shifts tones depending on light and movement. The iconic white star panels remain bold and crisp, while the spaces between them showcase layered purple blocking with dynamic graphic detailing.
The design is inspired by Budapest's unique identity as "Buda and Pest – A Tale of Two Cities," blending historical architecture with vibrant nightlife. The ball incorporates local symbols like the lion and dragon, representing strength, pride, and guardianship over the city. Adidas and UEFA Champions League logos appear in bold yellow, ensuring standout visibility on the pitch.
This match ball marks a special milestone – 25 years of partnership between Adidas and the UEFA Champions League. Engineered for elite performance, it features Adidas' proven seamless thermal-bonding construction, delivering exceptional accuracy, consistency, and control.
The ball will debut in the knockout phase, starting February 17, 2026, and will be used in the final on May 30, 2026, at Budapest's Puskás Aréna.
The design is inspired by Budapest's unique identity as "Buda and Pest – A Tale of Two Cities," blending historical architecture with vibrant nightlife. The ball incorporates local symbols like the lion and dragon, representing strength, pride, and guardianship over the city. Adidas and UEFA Champions League logos appear in bold yellow, ensuring standout visibility on the pitch.
This match ball marks a special milestone – 25 years of partnership between Adidas and the UEFA Champions League. Engineered for elite performance, it features Adidas' proven seamless thermal-bonding construction, delivering exceptional accuracy, consistency, and control.
The ball will debut in the knockout phase, starting February 17, 2026, and will be used in the final on May 30, 2026, at Budapest's Puskás Aréna.
