The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has teamed up with Mitre to unveil the inaugural bespoke match balls for the upcoming 2025 Ninja A-League Women and Isuzu UTE A-League Men Finals Series.
Founded in 1817, Mitre is a renowned football brand that has consistently led the way in football innovation and quality. With over two centuries of expertise in the sport, they have provided high-performance footballs to various prominent leagues and tournaments worldwide.
The special edition Ultimax Pro Finals Series Official Match Balls boast a unique design tailored for each competition, drawing inspiration from the respective Championship trophies. A striking gold trim accentuates these match balls, symbolising the pinnacle of success and glory in professional domestic football across Australia and New Zealand.
Football enthusiasts will have the opportunity to buy both the official and replica Finals Series Official Match Balls online at the Mitre Sports Australia website starting Monday, 14 April. Additionally, some Finals footballs will be available at Rebel, a leading sports retailer, from the week commencing 14 April.
The Ninja A-League 2025 Finals Series will commence on the last weekend of April, featuring two Elimination Finals between the third and sixth placed teams, and the fourth and fifth, with the victors set to face the top two finishers in a two-legged Semi Final. The winners will then advance to the Grand Final, scheduled for the weekend of 17 May.
In the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series, starting from 9 May, the top six teams will contest for the Championship title. The series will kick off with two Elimination Finals, followed by the winners challenging the top two sides in two-legged Semi Finals. The highest placed team from the regular season will have the privilege of hosting the Grand Final in the final weekend of May.
Fans can catch all the action from both the Ninja A-League 2025 Finals Series and the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series, which will be broadcast live on Network 10, 10 Play, and Paramount+. A detailed schedule will be released as the finals approach.
The 2024/25 A-Leagues season marks the inaugural year of a three-year Official Match Ball partnership with Mitre, making them the exclusive supplier of professional footballs for both the Ninja A-League Women and Isuzu UTE A-League Men competitions.
The first year of this partnership has witnessed record-breaking retail sales, fan engagement, and unforgettable on-field moments. The uniquely designed Ultimax Pro has already netted over 850 goals across both competitions, helping to create some of the most memorable events in the history of the A-Leagues.
“We are incredibly excited to conclude what has been an exhilarating season for both the Men’s and Women’s A-Leagues competitions with our Special Edition Finals Official Match Balls,” remarked Gerrard Woods, Director of Mitre Sports Australia.
“Our record-setting year with the Ultimax Pro, as the A-Leagues Official Match Ball, highlights why the A-Leagues is such a vibrant and thrilling football competition, and we are proud to be part of it.”
The 2024/25 A-Leagues Season has seen an unprecedented number of A-Leagues balls available in more stores for an extended period, with Mitre launching a new replica retail range aimed at various skill levels and price points, ensuring high-quality footballs are accessible to all. You can purchase them here.
Mitre’s interactive digital campaign “Made With Mitre” has connected A-Leagues fans with the excitement of the game by showcasing the most thrilling moments from each round. Through online articles, engaging social media content, and interactive fan voting, supporters can celebrate memorable incidents across the A-Leagues, reinforcing Mitre’s central role in the sport.
Combining decades of expertise, the Ultimax Pro serves as the Official Match Football of the A-Leagues. This FIFA Quality Pro accredited ball features a distinctive four-panel thermally bonded design that enhances the sweet spot for a cleaner strike. The Hyperflow debossed grooves improve flight dynamics and minimise drag for precise passing, while the Hyperfoam mid-layer enhances touch for responsive control and exceptional close play.
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