Powerade: the American sports drink that hydrates the world's best athletes!

Powerade vs Gatorade — the great duel of American sports drinks

For decades, two drinks have been fighting over the locker rooms, stadiums and fridges of American athletes: Gatorade (PepsiCo) and Powerade (Coca-Cola). Gatorade has the advantage of seniority — invented in 1965 for the Florida Gators, it's the original American sports drink. But Powerade has a knockout argument: 50% more electrolytes than Gatorade Thirst Quencher per 355ml serving (240mg of sodium and 80mg of potassium vs 160mg and 50mg for Gatorade). More electrolytes = better hydration for intense efforts!

Powerade is also the official drink of the FIFA World Cup for several editions now — and for the 2026 World Cup, held in the US, Canada and Mexico, Powerade will be present in every stadium. A prestige choice for the biggest sporting competition in the world!

What exactly is a sports drink — and when to drink it?

A sports drink like Powerade isn't just sugary water. It's a scientific formula that combines three essential elements: electrolytes (sodium and potassium) to replace those lost through sweat, carbohydrates to provide quick energy to the muscles, and water to rehydrate. Different from plain water which doesn't replace electrolytes, and different from energy drinks which contain caffeine and stimulants. Powerade is ideal during and after physical effort: sport, outdoor activity, hot days, or simply when you need more complete hydration than water alone.

The 6 Powerade flavors at MYAM

• Powerade Grape (591ml) — the intense American grape flavor! Sweet, fruity, with that concentrated grape taste so characteristic of American sports drinks.
• Powerade Orange (591ml) — the classic of classics! The bright, refreshing orange flavor, the reference of sports drinks.
• Powerade Berry & Tropical (500ml) — the fruity mix! Notes of red and tropical fruits that blend for a complex, refreshing flavor.
• Powerade Mountain Blast (591ml) — the signature flavor! This blue "Mountain Blast" flavor is one of Powerade's most iconic — fresh, lightly fruity, with a mineral note that really evokes mountain water.
• Powerade Fruit Punch (591ml) — the American fruit punch! A mix of red fruity flavors — cherry, berries, tropical fruits — in an intense, recognizable sports drink.
• Powerade Lemon Lime (591ml) — the lemon-lime duo! Tangy, lively, thirst-quenching. The most refreshing flavor in the range for hot days.

The Powerade range goes well beyond these 6 flavors — Powerade Zero (zero sugar, with electrolytes), Powerade Ultra (with creatine and branched-chain amino acids), and the brand-new Powerade Power Water (2026) with 50% more electrolytes than competitors.

Where to buy Powerade in Europe?

The American version of Powerade is impossible to find in regular European stores. My American Market, the No.1 online American grocery store, imports it to you straight from the States. Express delivery!

Into American sports drinks? Check out Gatorade in our shop too!