Nike Secures Eight-Year Partnership with Germany's Women's Bundesliga

Nike has officially announced an eight-year agreement to become the exclusive ball supplier for Germany’s Women’s BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga Football Leagues and the Women’s Supercup. This landmark partnership represents Nike’s inaugural league and cup collaboration within Germany, reinforcing its strategic role in the global development and acceleration of women’s football.

Commencing July 1, Nike will provide its premium Control football as the official match ball for both the first and second divisions of the Women’s BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga, Germany’s premier women’s football competitions, alongside the Women’s Supercup. Additionally, all participating clubs will receive Nike training balls, ensuring consistent, high-quality equipment across the leagues.

Camilo Andrade, VP/GM, Nike Football, articulated the brand's vision for the collaboration. "Nike’s goal is to deliver the best for the athlete across all levels, with innovation in boots, apparel and equipment that pushes how we think about what’s possible for athletes," Andrade stated. He further emphasized, "Partnering with the Women’s BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga Football Leagues and the Supercup allows us to connect more deeply with women who are shaping the game every day, from the best professionals to the next generation. We’re here to learn from them, to serve them with the best innovation, and to create with the inspiration of how they play and experience football."

The Nike Control football is engineered for the demands of the modern game, featuring OmniSculpt debossed grooves designed for truer flight. Its four-panel construction and shorter, staggered seams contribute to a larger sweet spot and a more consistent, spherical shape, providing elite footballers with enhanced consistency in every touch and strike.

Giulia GwinnPlayer·Giulia Gwinn, a Nike athlete who captains the German national women’s team and plays for Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich Women, highlighted the significance of the partnership from a player's perspective. "I’ve felt firsthand how deeply Nike is committed to growing women’s football — giving us the platform, recognition and voice to drive the game forward while equipping us with the most innovative product," Gwinn remarked. "It all starts with a ball. With the Women’s BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga partnership, every female athlete at the top level of the game in Germany now has the opportunity to experience how Nike is creating the future of football by driving progress — for today’s female athletes and the next generation to come."

This agreement builds upon Nike’s extensive investment in German football, which includes a broader partnership with the German Football Association (DFB) set to begin in January 2027. This DFB collaboration will see Nike become the official provider of kits and equipment for men's, women's, and junior national teams. The brand also maintains longstanding relationships with prominent clubs such as VfL Wolfsburg Women and has recently partnered with FC Viktoria Berlin to support their ambitions in elevating the women’s game nationally. At the grassroots level, Nike continues to expand access and opportunity through initiatives with partners like the Berlin Football Association and buntkicktgut, a street football organization fostering young girls' engagement in the sport.

The 2025/26 Frauen-BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season, which concluded on May 17, 2026, showcased the growing strength of German women's football. Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich Women secured their fourth consecutive title with an undefeated record, finishing with 74 points from 24 wins and 2 draws. VfL Wolfsburg Women claimed second place with 58 points, while Eintracht FrankfurtTeam·Eintracht Frankfurt Women finished third with 51 points. These three clubs have earned qualification for the upcoming Champions League campaign. Larissa Mühlhaus of Werder Bremen Women led the league in scoring with 17 goals, and Klara BühlPlayer·Klara Bühl of Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich Women topped the assists chart with 16.

Manuel Hartmann, Managing Director Leagues and Competitions of DFB GmbH & Co. KG, expressed optimism regarding the new alliance. "We are looking forward to working together with Nike to create new momentum for the future of women’s football in Germany," Hartmann stated. "Nike brings extensive expertise in women’s football and will help support and drive the development of the Google Pixel Frauen-BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga, the 2. Frauen-BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga and the Google Pixel Women’s Supercup as a strong partner."