No More Orbita 5: All-New Puma 2026 Stellar Nitro Ball Released

Update: After four seasons utilizing the Orbita model (first introduced for the 2022-2023 campaign), Puma has officially unveiled a revolutionary brand-new football structure and design. Slated to take over the pitch starting from the upcoming 2026-2027 season, meet the all-new Puma 'Nitro'.

Puma Stellar Nitro 2026 Football

These images show the all-new Puma 'Stellar Nitro' launch edition football.

The new Puma Stellar Nitro ball introduces a highly dynamic and aggressive visual identity. The launch edition features a crisp white base that is brought to life by vibrant, high-visibility neon yellow gradients and sharp black line work.

The branding is bold, featuring a large, stylized "NITRO" wordmark alongside the classic Puma cat logos.

However, the biggest story is the technological overhaul. Puma has integrated its innovative "NITROFOAM" technology, a highly responsive material extensively used and praised in their running shoe division, directly into the football.

According to Puma, this new NitroFoam core is specifically engineered to deliver explosive speed upon impact. The brand claims this allows the ball to fly faster, travel further, and maintain a significantly more accurate flight path.

Externally, the ball abandons previous templates in favor of a brand-new 4+4 panel construction.

This unique panel setup is combined with a deeply debossed, 3D-textured outer surface, which promises a "Hyper Responsive Touch" and ensures optimal aerodynamics for a perfect trajectory every time.

Puma Stellar Nitro Football - Feature

• Model: Puma Stellar Nitro (Launch Edition)
• Successor to: Puma Orbita (used from 2022 to 2026)
• Technology: Innovative "NITROFOAM" core for explosive speed, greater distance, and pinpoint accuracy.
• Construction: Precise 4+4 panel structure with a heavily debossed aerodynamic surface.
• Price: 135 GBP
• Availability: From 9 April 2026

The all-new Puma Stellar Nitro football is available to buy right now, retailing at £135.

What do you think of the brand-new Puma Stellar Nitro football? Do you prefer this new 4+4 panel design over the previous Orbita model? Comment below.