The 2027 UEFA Super Cup:
The 2027 UEFA Super Cup will take place on August 11 at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The match will feature the winners of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, with the two participating clubs to be determined.
It will be the first time the Netherlands has hosted the competition in its current single-match format. The stadium is home to Ajax and previously staged the 1998 Champions League final and the 2013 Europa League final.
2026 Winner:
Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup in 2026, defeating Aston Villa 2-1 at Stadion Salzburg in Austria on August 12.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Brian Madjo equalized for Villa just before half-time. Desire Doue scored the winner in the 61st minute and was named Player of the Match.
PSG became the third club to win consecutive Super Cups, following AC Milan and Real Madrid. Paris Saint-Germain also won the UEFA Super Cup in 2025, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
2027 Betting Odds:
Betting odds for the 2027 UEFA Super Cup will be posted closer to the match date, once the participating teams are known.
Where offered, markets may include the 90-minute result, the team to lift the trophy, total goals, both teams to score, and goalscorers. A 90-minute result bet covers normal time plus stoppage time, while a trophy-winner bet includes the outcome of any penalty shoot-out.
About the Tournament:
The first official UEFA Super Cup was the 1973 edition, won by Ajax against AC Milan in matches played in January 1974. An unofficial contest between Ajax and Rangers, associated with the 1972 season, had taken place in January 1973.
The competition originally matched the European Cup winners against the Cup Winners' Cup holders. Since 2000, the Champions League winners have faced the UEFA Cup or Europa League winners.
Although it is a single match, the prestige is significant, as it pits the reigning champions of Europe against one another in a neutral venue.
The winner is awarded the UEFA Super Cup trophy, with clubs often using the match to debut summer signings and set the tone for the new season.
Format and Hosting:
The match is traditionally held at a predetermined neutral stadium, often rotating between major European venues. In recent years, UEFA has used the Super Cup to test new locations and bring high-level football to regions that typically do not host major finals.
The competition became a regular single-match event in 1998. Monaco hosted each edition from 1998 to 2012, with the venue rotating annually since 2013.
If the match is tied after 90 minutes, it goes directly to a penalty shoot-out. No extra time is played under the current rules.
Because it takes place early in the season, the Super Cup can sometimes deliver unpredictable results due to squad transitions, player fitness, and varying levels of preparation.
Previous Winners:
- Barcelona have appeared in 9 Super Cups, winning 5.
- Real Madrid have won the Super Cup a record 6 times and finished as runners-up 3 times.
- AC Milan have captured the trophy 5 times and finished second twice.
- Liverpool have lifted the Super Cup 4 times.
- Paris Saint-Germain have won the trophy twice, in 2025 and 2026.
Star Performers and Legacy:
The UEFA Super Cup has seen standout performances from legends such as Lionel Messi, Paolo Maldini, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Andres Iniesta.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have dominated the modern era of the competition, while Sevilla have been frequent participants due to their success in the Europa League.
In Photo:
Zinedine Zidane appears in the photo above. The legendary French midfielder won the Super Cup twice as a player, first with Juventus and later with Real Madrid. He also won the trophy twice as a coach with Real Madrid, adding to his remarkable European legacy.
Fun Fact:
Stephanie Frappart made refereeing history at the 2019 Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea in Istanbul. She became the first woman to referee a major UEFA men's competition match.
Key Takeaways:
- The UEFA Super Cup is contested between the winners of the Champions League and Europa League.
- Paris Saint-Germain are the reigning champions after defeating Aston Villa in 2026.
- The 2027 match takes place on August 11 at the Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam.
- Real Madrid hold the record with 6 titles.
- Tied matches go directly to penalties after 90 minutes, with no extra time.