Adidas Unveils Official Match Ball for 2026 Champions League Final in Budapest

The Official Ball for the 2025/26 Champions League Final

According to Главком: Adidas has revealed the official match ball for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League final, scheduled to be held in Budapest on May 30, 2026. This ball will be introduced for the tournament's knockout phase, specifically from the round of 16 onwards, as teams compete for a place in the quarter-finals. The Champions League final is one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the world.

The final will take place in the Hungarian capital, a city celebrated for its historic architecture and vibrant nightlife. Adidas emphasizes that the ball's design reflects the contrast and harmony that characterize Budapest itself.

Current Champions League Fixtures and Anatolii Trubin's Involvement

In the current Champions League season, Lisbon's Benfica, whose goalkeeper is Ukrainian Anatolii Trubin, is set to face Real Madrid for a second time. The first leg of this tie is scheduled for February 17 in Lisbon, with the return match in Madrid on February 25. Anatolii Trubin also participated in the voting for the best goal of the tournament's group stage.

The unveiling of the final's match ball underscores the immense significance of the Champions League in global football, as it brings together Europe's elite clubs.

Budapest, as the host city, will lend a unique cultural flair to the final through its rich heritage. Teams competing in the current season continue their quest for glory on the international stage, while Anatolii Trubin's prominent role highlights the growing impact of Ukrainian players in top-tier European football.