Puma unveiled the Stellar Nitro Ultimate as the official match ball for the 2026-27 Premier League season, just days after the current campaign concluded. The German manufacturer introduced technical upgrades including nitrogen-infused foam and grooved surface texturing designed to improve energy transfer and aerodynamic stability.

Nike's 22-year tenure as Premier League ball supplier ended last summer, with Puma taking over for 2025-26. The company now supplies match balls for England, Spain's LaLiga, and Germany's Bundesliga, establishing a stronghold across Europe's top leagues.

Some players noted the current Orbita ball feels lighter than Nike's previous offerings. Testing by ESPN's Ryan O'Hanlon and Japanese sports scientists found the Puma ball flies further but destabilizes earlier, potentially favoring long-range efforts from players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Morgan Rogers.

The Stellar Nitro Ultimate enters a season where ball performance could influence playing styles. After Nike's long dominance, Puma's innovations will face immediate scrutiny when the new campaign kicks off.