The governing council of football in Europe, the UEFA has secured a brand new pact with the football brand, Kipsta.
Under the three-year licensing agreement that is for the 2024-27 cycle, Kipsta has been named the official match ball supplier of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League.
⚽ Kipsta has signed a three-year licensing agreement to become the official match ball supplier of the #UEL and #UECL from 2024!@DecathlonMedia | @EuropaLeague | @EuropaCnfLeague
— UEFA (@UEFA) November 10, 2023
The official match balls from Kipsta are made in France and are FIFA QUALITY PRO certified, meeting the highest technical standards. Alongside the Pro League in Belgium, the French company also supplies the official match ball for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
Commenting on the new partnership, Guy-Laurent Epstein, UEFA Marketing Director, said, “We are thrilled to announce Kipsta as the official match ball supplier for the first time as we join forces with a brand that shares our passion for innovation, quality, and the love of the game. Kipsta’s experience in providing top-quality balls and commitment to the sport will be tremendous assets as the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League enter into new eras.”
Fabien Brosse, Chief Products and Sports Officer of Decathlon, said, “UEFA’s decision recognises Kipsta’s expertise and ability to offer a high-level technical product that meets the highest standards. It also reinforces the commitment of the Kipsta teams to the practice of football, whether amateur or professional, throughout the world.”
With its headquarters in Tourcoing, France, Kipsta, from the house of Decathlon, has been specialising in the design of football items since 2016. The company is dedicated to quality and strives to offer consumers high-performance products, including those of the greatest calibre, at the most affordable price.