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Mitre Unveils Limited-Edition Ultimax Pro Ball for the 2025 FA Community Shield

The 2025/26 English football season kicks off in style with the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 10 August. Mitre has revealed a limited-ed

By The Boot Room Editorial Team · Jul 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Mitre Unveils Limited-Edition Ultimax Pro Ball For The 2025 FA Community Shield

The 2025/26 English football season kicks off in style with the FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 10 August. Mitre has revealed a limited-edition version of its Ultimax Pro match ball, featuring bold gold detailing to mark the occasion. Crystal Palace, winners of the FA Cup, face Premier League champions Liverpool in the traditional season opener.

Design and Visual Identity

The FA Community Shield Ultimax Pro is adorned with striking gold accents that reflect the fanfare, fireworks, and confetti of a new campaign. The bespoke design celebrates the start of the season and the moments that define the fixture. It is a visually distinctive ball built to debut under the Wembley arch.

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Technology and Performance Features

Beyond its appearance, the Ultimax Pro incorporates Mitre’s core performance technologies. A four-panel thermally bonded construction provides elite-level durability and perfect shape retention while preventing water absorption, suiting the unpredictable British summer weather. Hyperflow debossed grooves improve flight consistency, delivering sharp accuracy and dependable control at high speed. Inside, the Hyperfoam mid-layer offers a responsive touch and close control, designed for the high-intensity demands of a Wembley final.

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Official Comments

Simon Rowe, SVP of Mitre and Global Sports Marketing at Pentland Brands, said: “This ball is packed with the innovative technology players have come to expect from the Ultimax Pro, and the new bespoke design is a brilliant celebration of all the things we love about the start of a new season. The hope, anticipation and excitement that we feel as both fans and players too.”

James Gray, The FA’s Commercial Director, added: “The new Ultimax Pro fittingly captures the feeling around The FA Community Shield. Mitre continues to deliver bespoke and innovative designs and technologies for our competitions.”

Mitre’s Legacy and the Season Opener

Mitre’s long-standing association with English football continues with the Ultimax Pro, a ball designed not only for play but to announce a new era. When the first whistle blows at Wembley on August 10, attention will be on both the clash between Crystal Palace and Liverpool and the ball that makes the first touch, the perfect pass, and the moment under the spotlight.

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