Puma is the brand new official provider of the Premier League match ball after Nike’s contract led to 2025.
The 2025-26 ball – named Orbita Final PL – was revealed on Tuesday, 3 June.
It has 12 panels – which is able to evenly distribute weight and hold the ball balanced – plus long-lasting sturdiness and deeper seams to enhance aerodynamics and form retention.
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“On common, knowledgeable footballer has management of the ball for round 109 seconds each recreation, so when you will have the ball at your ft that you must make it depend and create moments that make a distinction on the pitch,” stated Richard Teyssier – Puma advertising vice-president.
Earlier than Nike’s 25-year partnership, the primary official Premier League ball sponsor was Mitre – from 1992-2000.
The brand new ball will make its first look in July on the Premier League Summer season Collection in america.
Puma additionally provides all EFL competitions, Mitre makes the FA Cup ball and Adidas the Champions League.
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