PUMA has officially stepped into one of football’s biggest arenas with the unveiling of the Orbita Ultimate PL, the new official match ball for the 2025/26 Premier League season. With this launch, the global sports brand kicks off a dynamic partnership with the Premier League, setting the tone for a new era of innovation, inclusivity, and pure football joy—on pitches big and small.
To mark the occasion, PUMA isn’t just dropping a high-performance match ball—they’re introducing an energy-packed campaign, Have a Ball, that celebrates the instinctive love of the game. Whether you’re slotting goals at Stamford Bridge or juggling in your local park, PUMA wants one thing to be clear: the moment the ball touches your foot, you’re in the game.
A New Chapter in Premier League History
This launch signifies more than just a technical upgrade. It represents the beginning of a long-term collaboration between PUMA and the Premier League, a union that promises to redefine not only elite-level matchday performance but also grassroots engagement and community involvement.
Will Brass, Chief Commercial Officer of the Premier League, summed up the partnership as a significant step forward. “We are thrilled to welcome PUMA as a key partner in our efforts to enhance the Premier League, both on and off the pitch,” he said. The Orbita Ultimate PL is already set to make its matchday debut during this summer’s Premier League Summer Series in the United States and will feature in the season opener on August 16.
Meet the Orbita Ultimate PL
At the heart of this collaboration is the Orbita Ultimate PL—a name fans will soon associate with stunning goals, game-saving tackles, and iconic moments throughout the season. Engineered with precision, the ball features twelve evenly sized s to ensure perfect weight distribution. This symmetry keeps the ball balanced in flight and stable in motion, a critical factor for accuracy whether you’re pinging cross-field es or curling one into the top corner.
Built for resilience and responsiveness, the ball is manufactured using high-frequency moulding for enhanced durability and shape retention. Enlarged and deeper seams improve aerodynamics while providing a consistently soft touch, regardless of pitch conditions. From rainy night fixtures to summer friendlies, the Orbita Ultimate PL is designed to deliver, every time.
The Spirit Behind the Campaign: Have a Ball
To coincide with the launch, PUMA is rolling out its Have a Ball campaign—a call to action for players and fans to rediscover the simple, exhilarating joy of football. The message is simple: when the ball is at your feet, don’t overthink it. Be bold. Be creative. Let instinct take over.
Richard Teyssier, Vice President of Brand & Marketing at PUMA, emphasized this emotional angle: “On average, a professional footballer controls the ball for just 109 seconds per match. That’s all the time they get to make magic happen. The Have a Ball campaign is about encouraging everyone—pros and amateurs alike—to make those seconds count.”
It’s a sentiment that resonates across all levels of the game. Whether you’re smashing volleys in the backyard or taking touches in a Sunday league match, the experience should be fueled by freedom, not fear.
ing Football Beyond the Pitch
This new alliance between PUMA and the Premier League isn’t just about high-level matches—it’s also about meaningful impact in the communities that fuel the sport’s future. As part of the partnership, PUMA will a range of community initiatives including Premier League Kicks, a program designed to engage youth in underserved areas through football.
Additional investments will go toward promoting grassroots development among girls and women, as well as international community activations that broaden access to the sport. PUMA’s involvement in initiatives like No Room For Racism signals a deeper commitment to social issues that transcend the game.
Taking the Game Stateside
Before it hits Premier League stadiums, the Orbita Ultimate PL will make its first on-pitch appearance in the Premier League Summer Series across the United States. This pre-season showcase includes six matches hosted in three U.S. cities, offering American fans an early look at the new ball and a taste of top-tier English football.
As part of the rollout, PUMA is activating a range of local events—from in-store pop-ups at the PUMA flagship store in New York City to community coaching clinics that aim to spark excitement and skill development among young players.
Where to Buy
Fans and players looking to bring the Orbita Ultimate PL into their own game can pick up the ball starting June 3 from PUMA.com, the PUMA mobile app, and select retailers worldwide. Retailers will also carry a range of ing gear and accessories designed to complement the new match ball, from replica versions to training gear and boots engineered for precision play.
Whether you’re preparing for kickoff or just messing around in the park, the new official Premier League match ball is engineered to perform—and inspire.
