Adidas Champions League 25-26 "Third"/25-Year Anniversary Ball Released

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Jan 6, 2026

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Release: The special third match ball for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League has been released.
Design: The ball features a white and silver design with purple borders around the stars, inspired by the first Adidas Champions League ball from 2000-2001, and includes a '25 YEARS' logo to celebrate Adidas' 25th anniversary as the official supplier.
Usage: Launched in January 2026, the Adidas Champions League 25-26 'Third' ball will be used during the final matchdays of the League Phase and the Knockout Round Play-offs.

The special third match ball for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League was released today. The white and silver design celebrates a monumental milestone: 25 years of Adidas as the official ball supplier for the competition.

Adidas Champions League 25-26 'Third' Ball

Check out the special Adidas Champions League 25-Year anniversary ball.

The special Adidas Champions League 3rd/25-Year Anniversary ball is inspired by the first-ever Adidas Champions League ball from 2000-2001. It combines a classic white base with shimmering silver stars, honoring the "silver anniversary" of the partnership. To make the design of the Adidas Champions League 2026 Champions League ball pop, the stars are outlined with deep purple borders, adding a touch of royalty and elegance.

The standout feature of the Adidas 2025-2026 Champions League 3rd ball is a custom graphic placed inside one of the stars. It displays a large '25 YEARS' logo, surrounded by the text "Official Match Ball Supplier," commemorating the relationship that began in 2000-2001.

Champions League 24-25 vs 25-26 Third Balls

The Adidas 2025-2026 Champions League 3rd ball follows the strategy Adidas introduced with the 'Fired Up' ball in the 24-25 season. It serves as a "Third Ball" for the tournament.

The silver Adidas Champions League 25-26 3rd ball launched in January 2026. It will be used on the pitch during the final matchdays of the League Phase and the Knockout Round Play-offs.

What do you think of the Adidas Champions League 25-Year Anniversary ball? Do you like the silver, purple, and black colorway? Let us know in the comments below.