# Nike entered exclusive talks with Uefa to become the official match ball provider for the 2027 to 2031.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Guardian*

## Key points

- Nike will replace Adidas as the Champions League match ball provider from 2027 to 2031.
- Nike's deal doubles Uefa’s current fee to about $45 million per year.
- The iconic star design will end after 2027, as Adidas holds rights to it.
- For the first time, Nike will supply match balls for all three Uefa club competitions.
- Relevent bundled match ball rights and replaced Team as Uefa’s commercial rights partner.

**Companies:** Nike, Adidas, Relevent Football Partners
**Countries:** United States, Germany, France, Spain

[Read the full story on The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/09/champions-league-match-ball-redesign-adidas-nike)

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