No More Adidas: Derbystar DFB-Pokal 25-26 Balls Released - Debut in 2025 Cup Final
- Supplier Change: Derbystar is replacing Adidas as the official supplier of the German Cup balls for the 2025-2026 season, while Adidas will replace Derbystar as the Bundesliga ball maker for the 2026-27 season.
- Design Features: The new Derbystar DFB-Pokal balls are based on the 'Brillant APS' model and feature a classic black and white design with dynamic colors, connected pentagons, and integrated DFB-Pokal trophy graphics.
- Early Debut: A special version of the ball, showcasing the final logo and crests of the finalists, will be used in the Men's DFB-Pokal Final on May 24, 2025, before the official release of the 2025-2026 season match balls in August.
Derbystar and the German Football Association (DFB) have officially presented the new official match balls for both the men's and women's DFB-Pokal competitions for the 2025-2026 season. The unveiling took place during the 2025 'Cup Handover' event in Berlin.
Derbystar replaces Adidas as the official supplier of the German Cup. Adidas did not take the German Cup seriously - they never released a bespoke ball. Adidas, however, will replace Derbystar as Bundesliga ball maker for the 2026-27 season.
Derbystar 25-25 DFB-Pokal Football
The new Derbystar 25-26 DFB Pokal balls are based on Derbystar's top 'Brillant APS' model. They mark a return to the traditional black and white aesthetic commonly associated with classic footballs. However, this timeless look is updated with dynamic colors and design elements inspired by the DFB Cup's brand identity.
A key design feature involves the pentagonal panels being graphically connected, "symbolizing the challenging path teams undertake through the competition towards the final." This journey culminates visually with graphics of the iconic DFB-Pokal trophies integrated into the ball's design.
While sharing this core concept to emphasize a unified identity, the men's and women's competition balls are visually distinct through different color schemes and the integration of their respective competition logos.
DFB-Pokal 25-26 Balls - Key Features
- Brand: Derbystar
- Model: Brillant APS (Top match ball)
- Competitions: Men's & Women's DFB-Pokal 2025-2026
- Design: Classic black & white base, dynamic color accents, connected pentagons, integrated trophy graphics.
- Construction: Traditional 32-panel cut for optimal roundness.
Interestingly, the new design concept will debut early. A special version of the ball, featuring the final logo and the crests of finalists Arminia Bielefeld and VfB Stuttgart, will be used in the Men's DFB-Pokal Final on May 24, 2025.
The official 2025-2026 season match balls, along with various replica models (including kids' versions and mini balls), will be available for purchase from August 1, 2025, via specialist retailers and the Derbystar online shop.
What do you think of the new Derbystar DFB-Pokal 25-26 match balls? Let us know in the comments below.
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Nike Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Leaked
We have ten new images of the Nike Barcelona 2027-2027 away kit, in the authentic version (counterfeit, based on real product).
Harrogate Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Harrogate Town has officially revealed its new home kit for the 2026-2027 season. Produced by technical sponsor New Balance, the latest primary strip offers a bold and modern twist on the club's traditional yellow and black colors. Following the recent reveal of their striking geometric away jersey, this home release confirms that New Balance is committed to delivering highly bespoke and eye-catching designs for the North Yorkshire side's upcoming campaign.
The New Balance Harrogate Town 26-27 home shirt features a vibrant yellow base, anchored by thick black vertical stripes across the front of the torso. However, instead of traditional solid bands, these stripes are executed with a modern, pixelated halftone gradient effect that fades heavily around the midsection to seamlessly accommodate the black "envirovent" sponsor logo. To ensure a cohesive and sharp aesthetic, the New Balance manufacturer logo and the official club crest are both applied in a sleek black and yellow monochrome finish.
The launch completes the team's set for 2026-2027.
What are your thoughts on this pixelated gradient stripe design for the new Harrogate Town home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Away Kit - Iridescent Logo Effect
Barcelona kit collector account @memorabilia1899 has shared four images highlighting different aspects of the Mamba Barcelona 2026-27 away jersey under the theme of Mamba Mentality.
It highlights the stunning iridescent effect of the Mamba logo, with the colors shifting as the viewing angle changes.
Barcelona 2026-27 Home Kit Featured on New Bucket Hat
A bucket hat displaying the FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit has surfaced via @Opaleak. The design prominently showcases the kit's signature striped pattern using multiple shades of red and blue.
The cap section of the hat incorporates Barca text consistent with details from the 2026-27 collection. This follows earlier leaks of the Nike home jersey, which uses three distinct red shades (Deep Garnet, Noble Red, Cardinal Red) and three blue shades (Game Royal, Loyal Blue, Blue Void) per stripe.
The home kit is set to launch in the coming weeks as part of the broader Nike Barcelona range for the season, likely after the World Cp.
