"The current ball features an instantly recognisable star design and has been produced in a variety of colours since it was introduced in 2001, making it a key part of the competition's visual history over the past two-and-a-half decades."
"According to the Financial Times, Nike is now in exclusive discussions following the tender, which also included the Europa League and Conference League for the first time and will supply balls for the three competitions for the 2027 to 2031 cycle."
"The final match featuring the Finale ball is set to be the 2027 Champions League final which will be played in Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano, with Nike then taking over with a new design."
Adidas will no longer supply the Champions League match ball after the 2025/26 season, losing the contract to Nike. The iconic star design, introduced in 2001, has been a significant part of the competition's visual identity. Nike is now in exclusive discussions to provide match balls for the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League from 2027 to 2031. The last match featuring the current design will be the 2027 Champions League final in Madrid, marking the end of Adidas's long-standing association with the tournament.
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