Nike to Redesign Champions League Ball, Ending Adidas’ 25-Year Reign
Nike has won the contract to become the official match ball supplier for UEFA’s Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League, starting in 2027. This marks the end of Adidas’s 25-year run with the competition and the iconic star-emblazoned ball design. The deal, worth $45 million per year, signals a significant shift in the commercial landscape of European football.