Decathlon's KIPSTA Secures UEFA Match Ball Deal for Europa and Conference Leagues

KIPSTA has announced an exciting new partnership with UEFA, becoming the official match ball supplier for both the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. This collaboration will commence with the 2024-2025 season and will continue until the end of the 2026-2027 season.

The KIPSTA ball, which meets the highest technical standards required for top-level football, has been awarded the prestigious FIFA Quality Pro label. It has been chosen for its exceptional control, precise landing zone, and outstanding grip, ensuring optimal performance in all weather conditions. The ball's durability is further enhanced by thermobonding technology, guaranteeing its premium quality from the first kick to the final whistle.

Fabien Brosse, Global Chief Sports and Products Officer at DECATHLON said, “Decathlon is delighted to embark on this wonderful partnership with UEFA as the official match ball supplier of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League. By our ball being selected, it supports and confirms our continuous efforts to produce quality and highly technical products, in which they have the capacity to be used at the highest level of the sporting game.”

Guy-Laurent Epstein, Marketing Director UEFA added, “We look forward to seeing the new Kipsta UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League balls in action across Europe as a new, exciting season of UEFA’s men’s club competitions kicks off. In addition, we are delighted to see the ambitious plans that have been put in place by Decathlon to promote and sell the balls through their extensive retail and online networks.”

This partnership between KIPSTA and UEFA aims to change the perception that professional-grade footballs are out of reach for the average player. By offering a ball that is both high in quality and accessible in price, KIPSTA and UEFA are making it possible for more footballers around the world to experience the best in ball technology.

The development of the KIPSTA ball was a collaborative effort involving players from various levels of the game, making it one of the most rigorously tested balls in the world. Testing was conducted with more than 10 professional football teams in France, ensuring that the final product meets the highest standards.

Frédéric Boistard, Federated Sports Director at DECATHLON shared, “Football is a sport that completely embodies DECATHLON’s Ready-To-Play motto. It can be played anywhere, by anyone, as long as you have a group of people and a ball. KIPSTA aims at providing a crucial element to each match, therefore enhancing every player’s experience on a field, whether it is for professional ones during a UEFA match, or in a school playground for young beginners.”

Despite its professional-grade quality, the KIPSTA ball remains accessible, reflecting KIPSTA's commitment to providing excellent and sustainable products for all players. The ball is now available online and in all DECATHLON stores.