Balls

Adidas’ new UEFA Champions League Pro Winterball for the 2026-27 season, designed only for matches played in adverse winter conditions has officially made its appearance during Arsenal’s latest training session.

However, the ball was spotted alongside standard balls, suggesting it is unlikely to feature in upcoming official fixtures just yet.

Mitre has officially unveiled the new match ball for the 2026-27 Women's FA Cup campaign. Based on the brand's flagship Ultimax Pro model, the ball features an eye-catching, vibrant graphic palette combining vivid purple, neon lime, pink, and deep black. Overlapping brush-stroke and distressed patterns run across the upper, framed by Mitre's signature Delta chevrons highlighted with metallic accents that pay tribute to the iconic Women's FA Cup trophy.

Technically, the Mitre Ultimax Pro 26-27 ball utilizes a modern six-panel thermally bonded construction engineered for zero water absorption and complete shape retention. Debossed Hyperflow surface grooves provide a 10% reduction in aerodynamic drag for enhanced flight consistency, while the internal structure incorporates 20% more Hyperfoam cushioning compared to earlier versions to deliver a cleaner touch and improved power response. The ball naturally carries FIFA Quality Pro certification.

The new match ball will make its official on-pitch debut this weekend during the First Round Proper of the competition on October 25, 2026. It will be used throughout every stage of the tournament, all the way to the 2026-27 Women's FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2027.

Mitre has officially unveiled the new match ball for the 2026-27 Women's FA Cup campaign. Based on the brand's flagship Ultimax Pro model, the ball features an eye-catching, vibrant graphic palette combining vivid purple, neon lime, pink, and deep black. Overlapping brush-stroke and distressed patterns run across the upper, framed by Mitre's signature Delta chevrons highlighted with metallic accents that pay tribute to the iconic Women's FA Cup trophy.

Technically, the Mitre Ultimax Pro 26-27 ball utilizes a modern six-panel thermally bonded construction engineered for zero water absorption and complete shape retention. Debossed Hyperflow surface grooves provide a 10% reduction in aerodynamic drag for enhanced flight consistency, while the internal structure incorporates 20% more Hyperfoam cushioning compared to earlier versions to deliver a cleaner touch and improved power response. The ball naturally carries FIFA Quality Pro certification.

The new match ball will make its official on-pitch debut this weekend during the First Round Proper of the competition on October 25, 2026. It will be used throughout every stage of the tournament, all the way to the 2026-27 Women's FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on May 15, 2027.

Adidas’ new UEFA Champions League Pro Winterball for the 2026-27 season, designed only for matches played in adverse winter conditions has officially made its appearance during Arsenal’s latest training session.

However, the ball was spotted alongside standard balls, suggesting it is unlikely to feature in upcoming official fixtures just yet.