Frequently Asked Questions
What HELIOS is, how Drop 01 works, what UBASA gets, and what to expect when you order a kit.
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Is HELIOS a custom jersey shop?
Yes and no. The kits on this site are officially licensed drops tied to UBASA’s clubs — you can’t get these anywhere else. But HELIOS also designs and manufactures custom kits for any team, in any sport we serve, anywhere in the world. Start a project and a designer sends back a free concept.
When does Drop 01 go on sale?
Preorders are open now. Every kit goes to production when its preorder window closes on August 15, and nothing ships until the full run is made — that’s how every piece stays part of a numbered run.
Where are the kits made?
By vetted production partners held to one league-kit standard. 160 GSM performance polyester interlock, premium full-button construction. Manufacturer selection is subject to UBASA approval and audited annually.
What's the 2026 season format?
Four regional tournaments — three Central winners and one Northern winner advance to the playoffs. The format is a response to a government-wide sports league re-registration that pushed the original calendar; it lowers travel cost and concentrates competition. Normal season schedule resumes 2027. See The League for full detail.
How does NIL work?
Players retain their own name, image, and likeness rights. HELIOS does not license or restrict any individual player's NIL on the federation's behalf. Player appearances in episodic content are negotiated with players individually, not bundled into the federation deal.
Where do you ship?
Internationally — every country, territory, and jurisdiction outside Uganda. Uganda-domestic sales stay with UBASA and are handled federation-side.
Can my club partner with HELIOS?
If your club operates under a federation outside the major-market apparatus and you'd like to discuss a partnership similar to UBASA's, talk to us. Federations are the right counterparty — not individual clubs — but introductions through your federation are always welcome.
How do I follow what HELIOS is doing?
Subscribe to Field Notes for the official editorial cadence. Follow @HeliosLLC on social as channels come online. The Field is where long-form lives.
Still have a question?
Talk to HELIOS
Federation inquiries, press inquiries, retail wholesale inquiries — we read every email and we reply.
Worldwide Merchandise
League- and club-licensed jerseys, hats, and apparel — designed, sourced, and shipped to fans wherever they are.
Broadcast & Streaming
Livestreamed games, packaged highlights, and game-of-the-week coverage in markets the league hasn't reached yet.
Episodic Content
Profiles, dispatches, training-camp coverage, season recap docs. Stories that turn a league into a brand.
Federation-First
Approval rights on every kit, every broadcast, every story. Aligned incentives. Long-term partnership, not a one-off deal.