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Molten to Release Official Match Ball for Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2026-27 Season in July

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Published Jun 1, 2026 3:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:48 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Molten Corporation will release the official match ball to be used from the B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season in July, featuring a design symbolizing the new league structure and improved performance.

Molten Corporation will release the official match ball to be used from the B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season in July, featuring a design symbolizing the new league structure and improved performance.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000147112.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 1, 2026

Molten Corporation announces that it will provide the official match ball to the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE). The official match ball will be used starting from the 'Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2026-27 Season,' scheduled to open on September 22, 2026. Prior to the opening of the new season, sales will begin in July at sports equipment stores nationwide and the Molten official online store. The official match ball is based on the 'BG5000' used in international competitions, and was jointly designed and developed by B.LEAGUE and Molten. The design features the new league logo, which symbolizes the 'B. Innovation' starting from the 2026-27 season, and expresses B.LEAGUE's vision of 'aiming to be the world's most unconventional live sports entertainment' in the ball design. Product features include anti-slip processing for sweat and improved grip performance through the adoption of EVA foam.

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Source: PR TIMES
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Organizations: B.LEAGUE

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It is the professional basketball league in Japan.

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Molten Corporation will release the official match ball to be used from the B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season in July, featuring a design symbolizing the new league structure and improved performance.

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