Why all eyes are on Jeddah this week as the Spanish Super Cup 2026 kicks off
Four of Spain’s biggest clubs converge on Saudi Arabia to contest the first major piece of club silverware of the 2026 global football calendar
Football fans, rejoice. If you haven’t heard, the Spanish Super Cup returns to Jeddah this week, bringing some of Spain’s biggest clubs and star players to the city.
It also marks Saudi Arabia’s sixth time hosting the tournament, with Jeddah staging it for the third time.
FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will compete in a three-match tournament at Alinma Stadium, with semi-finals on Wednesday January 7 and Thursday January 8, and the final on Sunday January 11.
Fans can expect high-stakes matches, packed stands, and plenty of drama as the competition unfolds.
The four clubs qualified through domestic success during the 2024-25 Spanish season, with Barcelona and Real Madrid finishing first and second in La Liga respectively, while Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao completed the line-up as third and fourth-placed finishers.
Barcelona arrive as defending champions, having beaten Real Madrid 5-2 in last year’s final, cementing their position at the top of Spanish football.
Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or soaking up the stadium atmosphere, this is your chance to be part of football history in Jeddah.
Here are the Spanish Super Cup fixtures
Semi-final 1: FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao – Wednesday January 7
This semi-final will determine which La Liga powerhouse advances to the final for a chance at Spain’s esteemed Super Cup title.
Semi-final 2: Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid – Thursday January 8
Two of Spain’s biggest football giants face off for a coveted place in the final in what promises to be a clash of passion, pride, and pure football brilliance.
Final: Sunday January 11
Don’t miss your chance to witness the action live and feel the excitement up close.
Get your tickets
If you’re planning to catch the Spanish Super Cup 2026 action live, now’s the time to move fast. While tickets for semi-final 2 have officially sold out, there are still tickets available for semi-final 1 and the all-important final.
The semi-final 1 tickets are priced at SAR90 for Category 4, SAR150 for Category 3, SAR200 for Category 2, and SAR300 for Category 1. For a premium view of all the on-pitch action, you can grab the Gold category tickets for SAR1,500.
Meanwhile, demand is high for the final, with only a few Category 1 (SAR550) seats remaining and Gold Category tickets priced at SAR5,000.
Hurry, tickets are going fast, so grab yours now on the WeBook platform and don’t miss a single goal.
Location: Spanish Super Cup 2026, Alinma Stadium, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah 23737
Timings: Jan 7, 8 & 11, Gates open at 6pm, Kick-off at 10pm
Cost: Tickets start from SAR90 and can be purchased here
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