{"id":49397,"date":"2025-06-12T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/?p=49397"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T07:02:13","slug":"ni-football-league-and-uhlsport-unveil-the-emerald-ball-for-2025-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/en\/ni-football-league-and-uhlsport-unveil-the-emerald-ball-for-2025-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NI FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND UHLSPORT UNVEIL &#8220;THE EMERALD BALL&#8221; FOR 2025\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l78nkoss-f267bf3e0095b74f7d010835fd1b1933\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l78nkoss-f267bf3e0095b74f7d010835fd1b1933 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l78nkoss-f267bf3e0095b74f7d010835fd1b1933 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l78nkoss-f267bf3e0095b74f7d010835fd1b1933 av-styling- avia_animated_image av-animated-when-visible-95 fade-in avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-49412 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-49412 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-1030x539.jpg\" alt='' title=''  height=\"539\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-1030x539.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-1536x804.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-1500x785.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-705x369.jpg 705w, https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26-500x262.jpg 500w, https:\/\/uhlsport.group\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/uhlsport_NIFL_2025_26.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18675nn-4451458ae516246f54352788d140edf5\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-18675nn-4451458ae516246f54352788d140edf5{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-18675nn-4451458ae516246f54352788d140edf5 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kju0espt-4ea9d1c7a5fe6d1caf0d583fad60448e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><strong>NI FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND UHLSPORT UNVEIL &#8220;THE EMERALD BALL&#8221; FOR 2025\/2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Balingen, June 10 \u2013 The uhlsport GmbH, in partnership with the NI Football League (NIFL),\u00a0 is proud to announce the new official match ball fort he 2025\/2026 season: The Emerald Ball \u2013 developed to cleebrate 135 years of the Irish League.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-252vjlp-b2a7ca52e0f0b8123e11466379631a0a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-252vjlp-b2a7ca52e0f0b8123e11466379631a0a{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-252vjlp-b2a7ca52e0f0b8123e11466379631a0a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4y36niw-42a78b4602b2cbbf019ebee7a483a842 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>More than just a new match ball, The Emerald Ball is a symbol of both heritage and progress. Designed to honour the league&#8217;s heritage, the intricate design captures the spirit of the game taking inspiration from the old Irish League crest and is a tribute to generations of players, fans, and clubs who have shaped the league over more than a century.<\/p>\n<p>Crafted by uhlsport GmbH, the innovative ADDGLUE technology ensures the new ball has optimal playing characteristics and high durability. This is characterised by extremely low water absorption, and the special high air retention bladder inside minimizes air loss. The textured polyurethane surface with an additional foam layer ensures optimal ball control. The 24-panel construction ensures perfect roundness and makes the ball FIFA-QUALITY PRO certified.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2016, uhlsport has served as the official match ball partner of the NI Football League, making it the longest-standing commercial partner in professional football in Northern Ireland. Throughout this period, the brand has been behind every goal and big moment in the remarkable growth story of the league.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4i564m-cf13a52314f3ff8148f02228dfadf0e9\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-4i564m-cf13a52314f3ff8148f02228dfadf0e9{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-4i564m-cf13a52314f3ff8148f02228dfadf0e9 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lcj3gvm0-c62c4ca52fe0177f3bf6cd182d95430d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Gerard Lawlor, Chief Executive of the NI Football League said,<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cThis ball isn\u2019t just about the matches it will be used in; it\u2019s about the people, places, and memories that make up 135 years of football in Northern Ireland. Every kick of this ball is a celebration of our past and a step toward our future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1wfe1ij-4e2c4c07f699cb8156d63aba85caeb9e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1wfe1ij-4e2c4c07f699cb8156d63aba85caeb9e{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1wfe1ij-4e2c4c07f699cb8156d63aba85caeb9e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lma9d0fw-43a74f1556c341672db71178e6f9aa95 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Melanie Steinhilber, Director of Market Management at uhlsport GmbH and member of the executive board, adds:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cWith the new NIFL match ball, we wanted to design something that truly<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><em>reflects Northern Ireland\u2019s identity. The shamrock pattern is a proud symbol of heritage and unity, and by incorporating it into a dynamic and high-performance design, we connect tradition with the future of the game. This ball is a tribute to the passion of the league, its fans, and the deep cultural roots of football in Northern Ireland.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-n6k4qu-993bbb7b405d2fd22bae4a40be4e4290\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-n6k4qu-993bbb7b405d2fd22bae4a40be4e4290{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-n6k4qu-993bbb7b405d2fd22bae4a40be4e4290 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-12vzpxn-0a4c9cebebb2d62b23412f594e464237 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The ball will be officially introduced on the European stage in the qualifying matches involving NI Football League teams in the UEFA Club Competitions and will be used exclusively in all NIFL competitions throughout the 2025\/2026 men\u2019s season and 2026 women\u2019s season.<\/p>\n<p>As the Irish League steps into another big season on the pitch, The Emerald Ball will serve as a powerful reminder of where we\u2019ve come from \u2014 and the extraordinary journey still ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-iggt6z-ba1e640206adc6fd080c08449b79a107\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-iggt6z-ba1e640206adc6fd080c08449b79a107{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-iggt6z-ba1e640206adc6fd080c08449b79a107 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-lemncni0-e13a7deb093bf1a5ee3bbf6d2497ccb8-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/www.uhlsport.com\/en\/'  class='avia-button av-lemncni0-e13a7deb093bf1a5ee3bbf6d2497ccb8 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-right-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-dark'   aria-label=\"uhlsport Shop\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >uhlsport Shop<\/span><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_right avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue875' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":49404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[331],"tags":[332,351],"class_list":["post-49397","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uhlsport-en","tag-news-grid-en","tag-presseportal-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>NI FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND UHLSPORT UNVEIL &quot;THE EMERALD BALL&quot; 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