A-Leagues and Mitre launch first-ever Finals Series Official Match Balls
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), in partnership with Mitre, has launched the first ever bespoke A-Leagues Finals Series Official Match Balls for the Ninja A-League Women and Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2025 Finals Series.
Mitre, a leading football brand with a storied history dating back to 1817, has been at the forefront of football innovation and excellence. With more than 200 years of experience in the game, Mitre has consistently delivered high-performance footballs to major leagues and tournaments around the world.
The special edition Ultimax Pro Finals Series Official Match Balls, feature a distinct design for both competitions, inspired by each Championship trophy and include a unique gold trim symbolising the ultimate achievement and glory in professional domestic football in Australia and New Zealand.
Fans will be able to purchase the official and replica Finals Series Official Match Balls online at Mitre Sports Australia website from Monday 14 April, with some Finals footballs available at leading sports retailer, Rebel, from week commencing 14 April.
The Ninja A-League 2025 Finals Series kicks off in the last weekend of April, with two Elimination Finals between third and sixth, and fourth and fifth, with the two winners to meet the first and second-placed finishers in a pair of two-legged Semi Finals. The winners of the Semi Finals will progress to the Grand Final, which will be played on the weekend of May 17.
The Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series kicks off from May 9 with the top six sides battling it out for Championship glory. Two Elimination Finals will kick off the finals between third and sixth, and fourth and fifth, before the winners take on the top two sides in a two-legged Semi Final showdown. The winners will then progress to the Grand Final, with the highest placed team from the regular season earning the right to host the Grand Final in the last weekend of May.
During the Ninja A-League 2025 Finals Series and Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series, matches will be shown live across a mix of Network 10, 10 Play and Paramount+. A complete schedule will be shared closer to the finals.
The 2024/25 A-Leagues season is the first of the three year Official Match Ball partnership with Mitre as the exclusive supplier of professional footballs for the Ninja A-League Women and Isuzu UTE A-League Men competitions.
The first year of the partnership has seen record retail, fan and on-field highlights. The bespoke designed Ultimax Pro has scored more than 850 goals across both competitions, creating some of the most memorable moments in the A-Leagues’ storied history.
"We are very excited to see the penultimate Finals Series round off what has been a thrilling season for both the Men's and Women's A-Leagues competitions so far, with our Special Edition Finals Official Match Balls." said Gerrard Woods, Director of Mitre Sports Australia.
"Our record year with the Ultimax Pro as the A-Leagues Official Match Ball has further shown why the A-Leagues is such a rich and exciting footballing competition, and one that we are extremely proud to be a part of."
The 2024/25 A-Leagues Season has seen more A-Leagues balls, in more stores for more weeks of the year than ever before, with Mitre having launched a replica retail range catering to different skill levels and price points, making high-quality footballs accessible to all.
Mitre’s supporting digital activation "Made With Mitre" has brought A-Leagues fans closer to the action by spotlighting some of the most thrilling moments from each round. Through a mix of website articles, dynamic social media content, and interactive fan voting, supporters can engage with and celebrate standout moments across the A-Leagues while reinforcing Mitre’s presence at the heart of the game.
Built using decades of knowledge, the Ultimax Pro is the Official Match Football of the A-Leagues. The FIFA Quality Pro accredited ball uses a unique four panel thermally bonded construction, increasing that sweet spot for a cleaner strike. Hyperflow debossed grooves improve in-flight dynamics and reduce drag for pinpoint passing, and the Hyperfoam mid-layer improves contact for a responsive first touch and exceptional close control.
To find out more about A-Leagues, visit: www.aleagues.com.au
Original Post taken from aleagues.com.au | Published originally on 10 April 25