Adidas Returns as Bundesliga Ball Supplier
Adidas Officially Joins Bundesliga
Starting with the 2026/27 season, Adidas will take on the role of sponsor and manufacturer for the official match balls in both the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. This marks Adidas’s return to the leagues after previously supplying match balls from 2010 until 2018, before Derbystar assumed responsibility for the production.
Design Changes Ahead
The upcoming partnership signals a new ball design for the leagues, replacing the previous design implemented by Derbystar. The change aims to enhance the visual appeal of the match balls, coinciding with a renewed emphasis on the importance of ball design in improving the overall match experience.
Contract Duration and Future Prospects
The Adidas-Bundesliga partnership is official for four years, extending the agreement through the conclusion of the 2029/30 season. There remains a strong possibility that the collaboration may continue beyond this initial term, reflecting a mutual interest in a longer-term relationship.
Statements from DFL Management
Steffen Merkel, the managing director of the DFL, expressed contentment with the partnership, emphasizing how crucial the ball’s design is for one of Europe’s prominent leagues. This deal reinforces Adidas’s dedication to providing high-quality sports equipment suited for professional football.
