Exclusive: Nike Goes Classic for 27-28 UEFA Champions League, Europa League & Conference League
, by Chris
- Nike Becomes Unified Ball Supplier: Starting with the 2027-28 season, Nike will replace Adidas and Kipsta as the exclusive match ball supplier for the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, marking a historic unified partnership.
- Multi-Year Partnership Details: This landmark multi-year agreement between Nike and UEFA is set to run from the 2027-28 season through to the 2030-31 season.
- Classic Match Ball Designs: Nike's initial match balls for the 27-28 season will feature traditional color schemes, including a classic white, navy, and royal blue for the Champions League, signature orange for the Europa League, and vibrant green for the Conference League.
Starting with the 27-28 season, European club football will enter a brand new era as Nike officially becomes the unified match ball supplier for all three UEFA men's club competitions. The landmark multi-year partnership, running from 27-28 through 2030-31, brings an end to Adidas's iconic 26-year UCL tenure as well as Kipsta's term across the other two tournaments, bringing the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League under a single supplier for the first time in history.
Nike 27-28 UEFA Match Balls
Footy Headlines can leak that Nike's debut match balls will be deeply rooted in the traditional visual identity of each competition.
Nike 27-28 UEFA Champions League Official Match Ball
For the 27-28 UEFA Champions League group stage, Nike is opting for a classic palette featuring a predominantly white base accented by navy and royal blue with black detailing, a traditional scheme last used for an opening-stage Champions League ball back in 17-18.
Nike 27-28 UEFA Europa League Official Match Ball
Following the same philosophy, the UEFA Europa League ball will be anchored around its signature orange identity.
Nike 27-28 UEFA Conference League Official Match Ball
Finally, the UEFA Conference League ball will embrace vibrant green tones.
The Nike 27-28 UEFA footballs are set to launch in July/August 2027.
Final graphics and panel patterns are yet to be revealed.