Football balls on Black Friday

What is Black Friday on balls?

It's the commercial event at the end of November, featuring a wide selection from the catalogue and lasting a few days. For balls, it includes both match models and training balls as well as mini balls.

The selection is created during the event and is not known in advance. This page is where to find it when it is active, and where to see throughout the year what the family covers.

Balls by brand

Each brand has its own page, showcasing what it’s known for on the pitch:

• The Nike and adidas balls, the two brands most commonly seen in competitions, from match balls to training models.
• The Puma balls, featured in several leagues and well represented in the club segment.
• The Select balls, a Danish brand historically associated with hand-stitched balls.
• The Uhlsport, Jako, Erima and Hummel balls, brands well-established in the club market, often at an affordable budget.

Match, training or mini ball?

The match ball is the most refined and expensive: its surface and seams are designed for flight performance. It wears out faster if used every day, making it more of a seasonal purchase than a consumable item.

The training ball is built to withstand more, with a thicker outer layer and lower cost. This is the one that clubs purchase in bulk, and the one for which a discount represents the greatest value overall.

The mini ball is for technical work and juggling. Its smaller size requires more precise control, which is then reflected when using a regular ball.

What size ball should I choose?

The size corresponds to the age category. The size 5 is the adult size, used from U13 onwards to seniors. The size 4 covers the intermediate categories, around U8 to U12.

The size 3 is intended for younger players, for whom a ball that is too heavy affects their handling. For a gift, this is the point to check before considering the brand or colour: a ball of the wrong size is useless.

Should I wait for Black Friday to buy a ball?

For a club renewing a lot of training balls, the event is timed perfectly: the volume increases the discount, and the need is rarely urgent in November.

For a one-off purchase, the decision is less straightforward. The most sought-after models sell out quickly, and waiting sometimes means settling for whatever is left. The Black Friday remains a good time, but it’s not a guarantee of availability.

The other families of Black Friday

The ball is just one area of the event. The shoes are the most watched section, the team jerseys include club and national team outfits, and the children's products gather gift ideas.

For the rest, the goalkeeper section covers gloves and apparel for that position, the teamwear and club space cater to club provisions, and the equipment includes protective gear and accessories. The sections lifestyle, running and fitness and top brands complete the Black Friday page.

Frequently asked questions

Are there footballs on sale for Black Friday?

Yes, this category is part of the selections for the event, including both match and training balls. Details can be found on this page and on the page Black Friday when it is active.

When do the discounts start?

Black Friday takes place at the end of November and lasts a few days, sometimes extending to the following weekend. It is the first major event of the season, ahead of the year-end festivities and winter sales.

What ball should I give to a child?

Size matters more than brand: size 3 for the youngest, size 4 for U8 to U12. The children's products include more gift ideas for these categories.

Which ball brand should I choose for a club?

The brands established in the club market like Uhlsport, Jako or Erima offer training balls at a reasonable budget. Nike and adidas are more common in match balls.

Where can I see discounts on shoes and jerseys?

On the shoes and teams pages of the event, covering cleats and club and national team jerseys respectively.