As the English football season hurtles toward its crescendo, Mitre have pulled back the curtain on their showpieces for the grandest stages in the domestic game — the official match balls for the 2024/25 Emirates FA Cup Final and the Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final.
Two balls, two finals, one iconic setting. Wembley awaits, and Mitre’s Ultimax Pro is ready to write the next chapter in footballing history, dressed out appropriately for both finals.
First up, the men’s final. When Manchester City and Crystal Palace walk out under the arch on 17 May, they’ll do so with a ball that gleams with significance. The Ultimax Pro FA Cup Final edition arrives drenched in a striking silver finish — a shimmering nod to the silverware both sides will be dreaming of lifting. But it’s more than just shine; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the DNA of the Cup itself.
Mitre’s design honours not only the legacy of one of the oldest football competitions in the world, but also the lifeblood of the game — the fans. Those tin foil trophies, painstakingly made by supporters in every corner of the country, have found their spirit echoed in this year’s ball. From the first round to the Final, the Ultimax Pro captures the journey, the emotion, and the heartbeat of the FA Cup — passion that lives in the terraces and pulses through the pitch.
“The Emirates FA Cup is one of the most cherished competitions in football, not just for the players but for the fans who live and breathe every moment,” said Simon Rowe, Senior Vice President of Mitre & Global Sports Marketing at Pentland Brands. “This ball was created to capture the essence of that magic - from the silver of the cup to the fans with their tinfoil trophies, and, of course, to the players who will take to the pitch to give everything for that moment of glory.”
Switching focus to the women’s game, Mitre are again marking the moment with finesse. The 2024/25 Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final sees Chelsea and Manchester United face off in a blockbuster clash, and the Ultimax Pro Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final Ball is built to rise to the occasion.
A minimalist off-white base provides the canvas, adorned with refined gold and silver detailing — elegant, assured, and steeped in meaning. The trophy emblem, embossed in gold and set within the distinctive Delta chevrons, is a clear reminder of what’s at stake, while the date and location immortalise this year’s final in style.
But this isn’t just a ball for now. It’s a time capsule. A subtle throwback to 1971, when the Mitre Challenge Trophy ball took centre stage at the first-ever Women’s FA Cup Final at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. Over half a century later, Mitre’s unwavering support for the women’s game continues to echo loudly — from that first kick in ’71 to the grand finale at Wembley.
“This special final deserves a ball that is just as exceptional, and we believe the Ultimax Pro is a thing of beauty," Rowe commented. "Mitre’s commitment to the women’s game remains as strong as ever, and with the Ultimax Pro, we’re proud to support the next chapter in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup’s rich legacy.”
Two finals. Two bespoke designs. One brand at the heart of football heritage.
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