- UEFA keen to make Super Cup tournament
- US and Middle East could host
- Would mirror Spanish Super Cup
Currently contested between the Champions League and Europa League winners, the UEFA Super Cup may soon see its format doubled. According to reports, a proposal is on the table to include four teams, likely adding other European competition winners into the mix, and stage the matches abroad. The change could see the curtain-raiser relocated to major venues in the United States or Middle East in an attempt to tap into growing global interest and boost broadcasting revenue.
This year’s match betweenParis Saint-Germain and Tottenham is taking place in Udine at the 25,000-capacity Stadio Friuli – the first time Italy has hosted the fixture. However, the venue was the only bidder, highlighting a potential lack of enthusiasm among European cities. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has already said that playing top European club games in the US is “possible”, while Spain‘s four-team Super Cup has been held in Saudi Arabia since 2020.
The UEFA Super Cup was first played in 1973 between Ajax and AC Milan, with the Dutch side winning 6-1 on aggregate. Until 1998, the fixture was contested over two legs before switching to a single neutral venue.
A decision on the format is expected ahead of the next media rights bidding round. If approved, the expanded Super Cup could debut before the 2026-27 season, potentially marking the first time the event is staged outside Europe.
