Adidas unveiled Konektis, the official match ball of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, which will be held across eight host cities near in close proximity to each other.
The ball’s name comes from the Esperanto word for “connected,” and the design, inspired by the Alps of host nation Switzerland, rests on top of a pearlescent background and showcases jagged-edged block patterns accented in red, blue, purple, orange, and green. Each panel showcases graphics that represent landmarks in each of the eight host cities, including Basel City Hall, the Bern Clock Tower, the Geneva Water Jet, Lucerne Chapel Bridge, St. Gallen Cathedral, Tourbillon Castle in Sion, Thun Castle and Opernhaus Zürich.
Adidas engineered the ball for greater accuracy during play using PrecisionShell, a 20-piece panel shape with strategically placed debossed grooves on the ball’s outer shell. The shape was studied and tested in the lab and on the pitch to assess the airflow over the ball for maximum precision.
Performance benefits continue under the surface due to CTR-Core, a system designed for accuracy and consistency in flight, by helping retain maximum shape and air retention to support fast, precise play, and the integration of Adidas’ Connected Ball Technology will be usedfor the first time in the tournament.
A suspension system in the center of the ball hosts and stabilizes a 500Hz inertial measurement unit (IMU) motion sensor, providing insight into each element of the ball’s movement, powered by a rechargeable battery, charged by induction. The technology sends precise ball data to video match officials in real-time, which, when combined with player position data and by applying artificial intelligence, helps officials make faster in-match decisions.
Developed in close collaboration with Kinexon, Adidas Connected Ball Technology can also aid VAR officials in identifying each touch of the ball, resulting in less time spent resolving handball and penalty incidents.
Solène Störmann, global category director of Football Hardware at Adidas said, “We’re very proud to supply the official match balls for such an important competition. From a technology standpoint, we are incredibly excited to see Adidas Connected Ball Technology feature for the first time at the UEFA Women’s Euro. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do as a brand, and this is a prime example of our commitment to continual improvement – to ultimately enhance the sporting experience for fans and players alike.”
Nadine Kessler, UEFA managing director of women’s football, said: “UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 will be another accelerator in the unstoppable rise of women’s football – offering a truly connected competition experience for everyone that attends. Konektis brings this to life perfectly and to see Adidas Connected Ball Technology on-pitch for the first time at a UEFA Women’s Euro will be a pivotal moment and reflects our collective commitment to continued excellence across every element of the tournament.”
To officially launch the ball, Adidas took national team captain,Lia Wälti,to the Ottmar Hitzfeld Arena in the mountain village of Gspon for a unique training session. Perched in the Swiss Alps rising 2,000 meters above sea level, the stadium is officially the highest football pitch in Europe, providing the perfect backdrop for Lia to compete in her home country.
Lia Wälti, Arsenal midfielder and national team captain, said: “Switzerland means home, family and peace to me. It means an incredible amount to me to host a tournament in my own country. It’s something I never actually dreamed of as a child and it’s wonderful that I will get to play in front of my family, my friends, in my home country, and in front of our own fans.”
The full launch video can be viewed now, on adidas social channels @adidasfootball.
The Official Match Ball that features Adidas’ Connected Ball Technology is only available for use in the tournament and will not be available at retail.
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