LEADING German football brand uhlsport GmbH has unveiled a striking new tournament ball for the 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI, one of the world’s most prestigious international youth football competitions.
The uhlsport ATTACK ADDGLUE FOR THE PLANET football will be used across all 150 matches and features a distinctive white, navy and fluorescent yellow colourway introduced at this year’s competition.
Blending elite performance with eco-conscious design, the new ball features durable materials, reduced water absorption, and improved air retention, reinforcing uhlsport’s commitment to producing high-performance equipment with a lighter environmental impact.
Now in the second year of a five-year partnership, uhlsport continues as the official match ball and apparel partner of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, supplying all match and training balls and providing branded apparel for tournament volunteers and officials, including t-shirts, jackets, and tracksuits.
The 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI will take place from Sunday, July 27 to Friday, August 1, bringing together 62 elite boys’ and girls’ teams from across the globe for one of the world’s premier youth football tournaments, with over 55,000 spectators expected to enjoy an unforgettable week of top-class football.
More than 1,200 of the brightest young players will compete in over 150 matches across five age groups, with fixtures taking place at top-class venues throughout Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council areas.
Victor Leonard, Chairperson of the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, said: “We’re proud to enter the second year of our partnership with uhlsport, a global brand that shares our ambition to deliver a world-class youth football tournament.
“The launch of the new ATTACK ADDGLUE FOR THE PLANET ball gives this year’s competition a bold new identity, while reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainability and elite performance.
“The ball received outstanding feedback from players and coaches last year, and we’re excited to see some of the world’s top young talent competing with one of the best in the game.
“uhlsport’s support also extends beyond the pitch, providing high-quality apparel for our volunteers and match officials that reflects the professionalism and prestige of the tournament.”
Founded in 1948, uhlsport GmbH is a leading German football brand recognised for its commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability, equipping athletes around the world with high-quality products designed to enhance both performance and experience.
In Northern Ireland, uhlsport has served as the official ball supplier to the NI Football League (NIFL) since 2016, and in 2023 was appointed official match ball partner of the Clearer Water Irish Cup.
David Sanderson, Country Manager UK & Ireland of uhlsport GmbH, said: “We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Budget Energy SuperCupNI, a tournament that brings together some of the most exciting youth talent in world football.
“This year’s ATTACK ADDGLUE FOR THE PLANET ball features a bold new colourway, combining top-level performance with a more sustainable design and we’re excited to see it in action across every age group in both the Boys’ and Girls’ sections.
“Beyond the pitch, we’re equally proud to support the volunteers and officials who help make the tournament possible, providing the same level of professional apparel we supply to athletes around the world.”
The 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI will officially kick off with its traditional parade and opening ceremony on Sunday, July 27, signalling the start of an unforgettable week of world-class youth football.
Group stage and knockout fixtures will take place at leading venues across Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council areas.
The Girls’ Premier and Junior Finals will be held at Dixon Park in Ballyclare on Thursday, July 31, while the Boys’ Minor, Junior and Premier Finals will take place at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Friday, August 1, 2025.
The 2025 Budget Energy SuperCupNI is proudly supported by headline partner Budget Energy, alongside a strong line-up of valued partners including Tourism NI; Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council; Mid and East Antrim Borough Council; Sterling Insurance; Creagh Concrete; Uhlsport; Clearer Water; Tesco; The Premier League; TrustFord; 247.tv; and BuyTicketApp.
For more information on the Budget Energy SuperCupNI visit www.supercupni.com
