UEFA Super Cup: here’s why UEFA chose Udine | OneFootball

UEFA Super Cup 2025

This Wednesday, August 13, the UEFA Super Cup final will see PSG face Tottenham in Italy, specifically in Udine. Here’s why UEFA made this choice.

The selection of Udine for the 2025 UEFA Super Cup comes at a crucial moment for Italian football. This decision coincides with the FIGC’s preparations to co-host Euro 2032 alongside Turkey. For months, UEFA has voiced concerns over the outdated state of many Italian stadiums, which are considered to lag behind international standards in terms of comfort, safety, and modernity. There have even been threats of partially withdrawing hosting rights from the federation if the promised renovations aren’t completed on time.

Against this backdrop, staging the Super Cup in Udine serves as a full-scale test: it allows Italy to showcase its ability to host a top-tier event under optimal conditions, while underscoring the need for significant investment in its infrastructure to avoid disappointment just seven years before a major continental tournament. Beyond the strictly sporting aspects, Friuli Venezia Giulia boasts a key advantage: its strategic geographical location.