On the occasion of the 34th day of Ligue 1 McDonald’s, the Professional Football League and KIPSTA, the collective sports brand of DECATHLON, unveil the new official balls of Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT for the 2026-2027 season.
A design embodying the intensity of French football
For the 2026-2027 season, the official balls adopt a new visual identity. The Ligue 1 McDonald’s ball stands out with a sharp and dynamic graphic, combining bright and warm colors inspired by the performance codes of the sport, with shades of dark purple, bringing contrast and elegance. In the same spirit, the Ligue 2 BKT ball offers a more fluid and organic design, dominated by the competition’s iconic green.
French excellence at the heart of the game
While the designs evolve, technical excellence remains absolute to meet the standards of high-level football. Thanks to the technology of thermobonding of the panels (seamless ball), the official match balls from KIPSTA present superior roundness and durability. They also provide an increased gameplay sensation with the microfiber textured foam component and embossed details. They are characterized by an extremely stable flight trajectory.
Designed, tested, and developed in France, at the heart of the dedicated DECATHLON collective sports design center in Tourcoing, these balls benefit from FIFA Quality Pro certification, ensuring excellence and performance at the highest level.
As in previous seasons, a collector’s ball with a specific design will be created for a unique championship day dedicated to Defenders of Childhood. This ball will be the spokesperson for the solidarity actions carried out by the LFP and DECATHLON throughout the year.
Remaining true to its mission of democratizing sport, KIPSTA rigorously offers the same ball to the stars of Ligue 1 McDonald’s as to amateur players: the ball used by professionals every weekend is the one that every enthusiast can find in stores for €79.99.
The official balls for the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT will be available starting tomorrow in all DECATHLON stores and on decathlon.fr The “replica” and “mini” versions will adopt the same paneling as the professional ball, offering an identical visual experience to all practitioners.
[Context: New official balls for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 unveiled for the 2026-2027 season by the LFP and DECATHLON.]
[Fact Check: The professionality, technical aspects, and availability of the new balls are emphasized in the article, showcasing the collaboration between DECATHLON, KIPSTA, and the Professional Football League.]
