Stadio Friuli in Udine Named as Host of 2025 UEFA Super Cup
UEFA has officially announced that Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, will be the host venue for the 2025 UEFA Super Cup. The highly anticipated match is set to take place on August 13, 2025, and will feature a showdown between the winners of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League and the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League.
The decision to award Udine the prestigious event comes as part of UEFA’s efforts to bring top-tier European football to a wider range of cities. Stadio Friuli, home to Serie A club Udinese, is a modernized stadium with a seating capacity of approximately 25,000. It has been praised for its infrastructure and fan-friendly atmosphere, making it an ideal venue for an event of this magnitude.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin expressed his enthusiasm about the selection of Udine, emphasizing the importance of showcasing European football in diverse locations. "Stadio Friuli represents the rich football heritage of Italy, and we are excited to bring the UEFA Super Cup to Udine. This will be a fantastic occasion for fans and a great opportunity for the city to shine on the international stage," Čeferin stated.
This will mark the first time that Udine has hosted the UEFA Super Cup, further adding to Italy’s storied history in European football. The country has previously hosted the Super Cup in venues such as the Stadio Olimpico in Rome and the San Siro in Milan. With this announcement, Udine joins an elite list of cities that have welcomed the prestigious competition.
Local officials and football enthusiasts in Udine have welcomed the news with great excitement. Udinese Calcio President Gianpaolo Pozzo praised the decision, calling it "a historic moment for the city and Italian football." He also highlighted the significance of hosting such an event in a city known for its passion for the game.
The UEFA Super Cup traditionally serves as the curtain-raiser for the European club football season, pitting the winners of the Champions League and Europa League against each other in a one-off clash. The 2024 edition was held in Warsaw, Poland, where Real Madrid secured their sixth title with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta.
Fans can expect a thrilling encounter in 2025, as two of Europe’s elite clubs battle for early-season silverware. With the growing competitiveness of both the Champions League and Europa League, the Super Cup has become an increasingly significant event, showcasing high-quality football and top talent.
As preparations for the 2025 edition get underway, UEFA officials will work closely with local organizers to ensure a seamless and successful event. Ticket sales, fan engagement activities, and logistical planning will all play a crucial role in making the UEFA Super Cup in Udine a memorable occasion. With the tournament still months away, speculation is already mounting over which clubs will contest the 2025 Super Cup. While the finalists remain unknown, one certainty is that Udine will be at the center of European football on August 13, 2025.
