2. Bundesliga
DERBYSTAR has unveiled the Official Match Ball for the 2025/26 Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 season, combining football tradition and modern style in the design.
DERBYSTAR balls have been used since the 2018/19 season to help produce the spectacle of German football in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. There has been a great deal of drama, emotion as well as twists and turns, and DERBYSTAR has been there for every one of those.
The 2025/26 Official DERBYSTAR Match Ball captures the power of Bundesliga fans as well as the soul of the beautiful game. The new Bundesliga Brilliant APS combines classic elements with a fresh and bold look.
The new design intends to make a statement. It features typical color-coded pentagons, which are reminiscent of classic balls of the past. At the same time, that traditional look is given a modern makeover with dynamic colour schemes deliberately aiming to tear up old conventions. Muted blue and red tones with a "sprinkle style" give the ball a youthful look. Despite the dynamic arrangement, the result is a harmonious design.
On top of the vibrant colour design, there is another significant new feature - the iconic Bundesliga player logo will now feature prominently on both sides of the ball for the very first time. Yet another reason that makes the DERBYSTAR Brilliant APS a shining symbol of top-class German football, once again.
"The new design stands for fresh impulse, new ideas and the combination of football tradition with modern style. With the new match ball, we want to inspire players and fans alike and fulfil our obligation to continue to bring the highest quality to the pitch," said Joachim Böhmer, Derbystar COO.
In addition to matching the training and leisure variants in an identical design for amateur football as well as the many Bundesliga fans, the official match ball will be available from 1 June 2025 in specialist retailers and the DERBYSTAR online store here.