Mitre has once again teamed up with iconic tabletop football game Subbuteo for a limited-edition drop and a big dose of football nostalgia. The new collab sees the pair launch iconic minis as well as a full-size ball.
With only 300 produced, the Mitre x Subbuteo Delta is a limited-edition 18-panel ball, brought up to the modern day with thermally bonded seams for zero water uptake and supreme durability. The classic black and white colour palette is a nod to the Subbuteo brand which pairs perfectly with Mitre’s signature delta chevrons – throwing it back to the original Delta ball from the 80s.
Fans can also get their hands on Mitre x Subbuteo mini balls. Launching in a set of three, they are the perfect gift for any Subbuteo enthusiast, seeing the return of the original designs of the Mitre x Subbuteo mini balls from back in the day.
For the first time ever, Mitre will be partnering with the FISTF Elland Cables Subbuteo World Cup 2024 as the Official Ball Provider of the tournament. The brand will supply mini balls for the family fun day event and Delta Subbuteo Balls as prizes for the category winners.
Taking place in Tunbridge Wells, the home of Subbuteo, from 20th – 22nd September 2024, the tournament will see over 400 players from 26 countries participate with over 58 games played simultaneously in the early stages.
Alan Lee, Chairman of English Subbuteo Association commented: “We’re thrilled to have Mitre on board as part of the Eland’s Cables World Cup event. Having such a prestigious brand associated with the World Cup event is really important for both fans and players to keep the excitement around a very much loved, iconic game, especially in a World Cup year. Mitre have been really kind to help support from providing product for our family fun day event and we’re excited to kick off the event in Subbuteo’s hometown of Tunbridge Wells this September”
Simon Rowe, Senior Vice President of Mitre & Global Sports Marketing at Pentland Brands, said: “This is a collaboration that just makes total sense. We know Subbuteo is a big part of football fans’ childhoods and as a brand we have a history with the game that goes way back to the nineties, so this latest collab is epic!
“Football culture is so important to everything we believe in at Mitre, in all its forms. It’s great to be supporting the FISTF Elland Cables Subbuteo World Cup and we’re confident these limited-edition balls will prove a hit with fans and bring back plenty of happy memories around the Subbuteo table.”
The Mitre x Subbuteo Delta Limited Edition ball (£45.00) and Mitre x Subbuteo Mini Ball Football Pack (£11.00) will be available on www.mitre.com from Wednesday 18th September 2024 while stocks last.
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