The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has signed up football brand Mitre as the Official Match Ball Partner for the A-Leagues for the next three seasons. The partnership will kick off with the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Liberty A-League Women 2024/25 season.

Mitre, a brand with a rich history dating back to 1817, has supplied footballs to major leagues and tournaments globally. This partnership will see the launch of the official bespoke design 2024/25 match ball, along with special edition official match balls for the season, including bespoke A-Leagues Final Series match balls for both the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Liberty A-League Women competitions.

For the 2024/25 season, Mitre will introduce the Ultimax Pro as the official match ball of the A-Leagues. The Ultimax Pro combines modern styling with advanced football technology to deliver high performance. Additionally, Mitre will offer four replica variations of the Ultimax Pro, catering to different skill levels and price points. These variations will be available for purchase at leading sporting retailers around Australia from late August.

"Mitre is such a historic brand with strong football credibility, so they’re the perfect partner to deliver our official Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Liberty A-League Women match balls. At a time when A-Leagues is putting football and fans first, Mitre is best placed to deliver a uniquely designed range of Ultimax Pro official match balls and a broad retail range offering more fans the opportunity to engage with A-Leagues and football," said A-Leagues Chief Commercial Officer, Ned Negus.

Gerrard Woods, Mitre Australia, said: "Our footballs have been tested at the highest levels of the game, and we are confident that they will contribute to the dynamic and engaging football that the A-Leagues are known for."

Mitre Brand Director, Simon Rowe, said: "We’re thrilled to kick off our partnership with the Australian Professional Leagues. Our top-level Mitre Ultimax Pro is the perfect ball for the A-League, built for elite players and delivering ultimate power, accuracy, and on-pitch performance. Globally, Mitre continues to lead the way in ball development and technology. We are excited to partner with the pinnacle of professional football in Australia and New Zealand. Core to our brand values is providing balls for all levels of the game so we’re delighted to offer the supporting replica and training range so all fans and players can play like pros."