Two routes lead to the fixture
The UEFA Super Cup brings together the holders of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. It is a distinct annual fixture, not the next round of either tournament. A club’s presence follows its earlier European title, so the match offers a useful bridge between the previous campaign and the new season’s football.
One result awards this trophy
Modern editions use a single match. There is no second leg to wait for and no aggregate from a previous meeting to carry into the score. A fixture list that shows just one Super Cup date is therefore complete in a way that a two-legged quarter-final list would not be. The host venue is chosen for the edition; it is not automatically either finalist’s normal home ground.
A draw leads directly to penalties
The 2026 regulations specify that a draw after normal time is settled by a penalty shoot-out without extra time. That matters when watching alongside other European finals, where additional periods can be part of the procedure. Treat the competition name as a rule cue rather than assuming all UEFA finals have identical endings.
Separate the edition from the competition
A programme may be a live edition, a full replay or an historic highlights package. Read the year and clubs as well as the Super Cup label. UEFA’s records include older editions with different formats, so a two-leg or extra-time reference in archive footage does not necessarily conflict with the current single-match regulations.
Use the organiser for the practical details
For a forthcoming edition, the official event page is the place to check the venue, date and local kick-off. Then consult the broadcaster or platform relevant to your territory for the actual programme. A competition logo or a historic television listing cannot establish current access, an included membership or a UK IPTV channel entitlement.
Questions, answered
Which clubs contest the Super Cup?
The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League title holders meet in the annual fixture.
Is there an aggregate score?
The modern Super Cup is one match. There is no return leg or two-match aggregate.