LFP and Kipsta unveil exclusive footballs for Ligue 1 rivalries

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) and Kipsta, a Decathlon brand, have introduced five exclusive event footballs designed for major matchups in the Ligue 1 McDonald’s season. These unique balls will be used during ten specific matches—covering both home and away fixtures for five key rivalries—as part of the LFP’s “Matchs Temps Forts” initiative to enhance the league's attractiveness to fans and broadcasters.

The special designs feature the crests of the competing clubs and utilize the league's signature visual identity, including electric pink colors. The five featured rivalries are:

• Le Classique: Olympique de Marseille vs. Paris Saint-Germain • L’Olympique: Olympique Lyonnais vs. Olympique de Marseille • Le Derby du Nord: Lille OSC vs. RC Lens • Le Derby de la Côte d’Azur: AS Monaco vs. OGC Nice • Le Derby de Paris: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Paris FC

The first match to feature these exclusive balls will be the Classique between Marseille and PSG on September 20, 2026. These footballs are intended for match use only and will not be available for commercial sale.