MUNICH (Germany) - In keeping with what has by now become somewhat of a fan-favorite tradition ahead of the biggest international basketball competitions, long-time FIBA partner Molten has unveiled an exclusive official game ball for FIBA EuroBasket 2025, featuring a limited-edition design.. Designed and developed by Molten in collaboration with FIBA, the official game ball is based on the BG5000 model, which has been used in FIBA competitions since August 2019 and is inspired by the official tournament slogan, 'Make Your Mark'. This concept reflects the hope that the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 will become an unforgettable event, etched in the hearts of players, host countries and fans, and will create moments that will be remembered forever by the basketball community.
Both the official game ball and a replica model will go on sale at sporting goods retailers in select markets ahead of the start of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, which will take place in Cyprus, Finland, Latvia and Poland from August 27 through September 14. The key element on the ball is inspired by a fingerprint symbolizing the design concept 'Make Your Mark' and represents the mark each player leaves on the tournament. Ten different basketball-related icons, such as shoes, balls, hoops, whistles, fan gear, and team buses, are represented as 3D elements, capturing the energy and passion of the players' performance, as well as the excitement and enjoyment of the fans. Additionally, some design elements are accented with gold foil, emphasizing beauty and creating a striking visual impact.
The base colors are inspired from the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 brand colors - blue and pink - while the tournament logo takes center stage on the front. The 'Make Your Mark' logo slogan adorns the back, complimented by bold fingerprint-pattern designs featured prominently on the top and bottom. The official game ball is characterized by improved control, as it is less slippery and features Improved grip performance. The new surface texture helps give an ideal grip even in contact with sweat or moisture. The branded logos also give a tackier grip than the transfer printing method used in prior model and the printed proportion was reduced by 25 percent, which also contributes to an improved grip. Foam concentration has increased by 35 percent, and the EVA foam backing layer has been newly applied, making the ball softer and easier to control. ###
About FIBA EuroBasket The flagship competition of FIBA Europe, FIBA EuroBasket is the most prestigious basketball event in the continent with a history that dates back to 1935. The 42nd edition of the event, FIBA EuroBasket 2025, will take place in Cyprus, Finland, Latvia and Poland from August 27 - September 14, 2025.
For further information about FIBA EuroBasket, visit EuroBasket.basketball or follow FIBA EuroBasket on facebook.com/EuroBasket, twitter.com/EuroBasket, instagram.com/EuroBasket and youtube.com/fiba. About Molten's sports equipment business Molten's sports equipment business has been manufacturing and selling sporting goods, including basketballs, handballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and other match balls since 1958, and has continued to pursue higher quality as the global standard. The business aims to "create the most optimal product and the most optimal environment that bring out the real emotion felt from participating in sports and make a world where sports is always close to your life" from not only players but also everyone involved in sports (including coaches, managers and parents). Visit the official website for more details.