Why Soccer Balls Curve ⚽?

(or footballs if one prefers)

SOLIDWORKS Live: See the Game Like an Engineer

Get excited for this summer's big event!

Plan to attend this SOLIDWORKS Live event: Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 11:00 AM (your local time)

In this episode:

⚽ How footballs have evolved over time, and why small design changes make a massive impact
🌀 The physics of curve: what’s really happening when a shot bends mid-air
🌬️ How aerodynamics, spin, and surface design influence ball behavior
📡 Inside today’s match balls: tracking systems, sensors, and split-second decisions
🧠 How simulation helps engineers (and players) understand the moments that define the game

Featuring insights from SOLIDWORKS experts and special guests, this pregame show connects engineering theory to real-world play, all before kickoff.

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By the end, you won’t just be watching the game…you’ll be seeing it differently.