UEFA Super Cup 2025 Fixtures, Results & Standings

About UEFA Super Cup

The UEFA Super Cup is an annual men’s football match organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It serves as the official curtain-raiser for the European football season and features a showdown between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League from the previous season.

Established in 1972, the Super Cup is a one-off final that brings together two of Europe’s best clubs in a neutral venue, offering fans a thrilling start to the new campaign.

Competition Format

The UEFA Super Cup is a single-match final, typically played in August, just before the start of the major European domestic leagues.

Key rules and features:

• If the match is tied after 90 minutes, it proceeds to extra time, and if still level, penalty shootouts decide the winner.
• It is hosted in a pre-selected European city, with rotating venues each year.
• Clubs wear their first-choice kits, and match officials are appointed by UEFA.

Historical Context

The competition was originally played over two legs, but since 1998, it has been a one-match affair. The Super Cup has often featured iconic rivalries and memorable goals, and is considered a prestigious minor trophy in the European football hierarchy.

Most successful club:

• Barcelona and AC Milan share the record with 5 Super Cup titles each.
• Other notable winners include Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich.

Venue & Attendance

The UEFA Super Cup is hosted in a new city each year, often in countries that don’t regularly host Champions League or Europa League finals. Venues have included:

• Istanbul (Turkey)
• Skopje (North Macedonia)
• Helsinki (Finland)
• Tallinn (Estonia)

The match draws tens of thousands of fans in the stadium and millions of viewers globally.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the UEFA Super Cup?
A: It’s an annual football match between the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the winners of the UEFA Europa League from the previous season.

Q: When is the UEFA Super Cup played?
A: The match is usually played in early to mid-August, before the start of European domestic leagues.

Q: Who has won the most UEFA Super Cups?
A: Barcelona and AC Milan are tied with 5 wins each.

Q: Where is the UEFA Super Cup 2025 final?
A: The 2025 UEFA Super Cup will be held at Stadion Wrocław in Wrocław, Poland.

Q: Is the UEFA Super Cup a two-legged match?
A: No. Since 1998, the competition has been played as a single final at a neutral venue.

Q: Does the winner get a trophy?
A: Yes. The winning team receives the UEFA Super Cup trophy, medals for all players, and official recognition in UEFA’s historical records.