ROME (ITALPRESS) – Adidas today unveiled the Official Match Ball for the UEFA Champions League Final in Budapest, a design that brings the spirit of the host city to the world’s biggest football stage. Drawing inspiration from Budapest’s identity as “Buda and Pest – A Tale of Two Cities,” the ball reflects the contrast and harmony that resonates in the Hungarian capital. Historic architecture meets vibrant nightlife, classic elegance meets contemporary energy, all translated into a striking visual language created for football’s biggest night. At the heart of the design is a rich metallic purple base, embellished with a chameleon-like pigment finish that subtly changes hue depending on the light, angle, and movement. Against a white background, the iconic star panels remain crisp and bold, while the space between the stars features a layered purple block enhanced with dynamic graphic details.
The graphic system is inspired by liquid forms and Budapest’s distinctive Art Nouveau tradition, enriched by cross-cultural and regional influences that have shaped the city’s architecture and decorative arts. A vibrant color palette reflects Budapest’s artistic heritage through a contemporary lens, while fluid textures and luminous accents recall its rivers, bridges, and streets lit up after dark. Celebrating local symbolism, Budapest’s iconic lion and dragon motifs are integrated into the panel graphics, standing as a symbol of strength, pride, and protection over the city. Completing the design, the adidas and UEFA Champions League logos appear in bright yellow, offering a sharp contrast and ensuring exceptional visibility on the pitch. Beyond aesthetics, the ball meets the highest standards of elite performance. Featuring adidas’ proven seamless, heat-sealed construction, the Official Match Ball delivers exceptional precision, consistency, and control, engineered for the speed, accuracy, and intensity of UEFA Champions League football. The Official Match Ball of the UEFA Champions League Final Budapest 2026 will make its debut during the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.
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