Salzburg will host the UEFA Super Cup 2026 - a historical finale!

Salzburg will host the UEFA Super Cup 2026 - a historical finale!

An exciting news for Salzburg: The UEFA has decided that the Super Cup 2026 will take place in the Mozart city. On August 12, 2026, the Red Bull Arena became the scene of the prestigious final, which Salzburg for the first time since the euro in 2008 will be raising the European football stage again. The decision was made after a meeting of the UEFA Executive Committee in Tirana and is a significant step because it is the first UEFA final that is held on Austrian soil outside of Vienna. Salzburg is part of an illustrious list of cities such as Monaco, Prague and Belfast, which have been organizing similar events in the past.

The Red Bull Arena, which has 29,520 places, was praised for its modern equipment and has already proven itself in various Champions League and Europa League games. The ÖFB supervisory board chairman Josef Pröll was delighted with the award and described them as great honor for the city and Austrian football. "The final will bring Salzburg to the global football stage," said Pröll. Tens of thousands of fans from all over Europe are expected, which promises an economic boost for local gastronomy and hotel industry.

An economic impulse for the region

The anticipation for the event not only brings with it emotional, but also economic perspectives. Experts expect significant impulses in the areas of tourism, traffic and services. The events can create long -term positive effects for the region. According to a study by the WIFO, it is not only the immediate benefit that you can see, but also sustainable “legacy” effects that the local population and companies should favor after the event. "Although empirical studies show that the economic effects are often only temporary, an increase in the increasing tourist revenue is expected by the influx of visitors and increased media attention," explains the report Wifo.

The planning phase has already started, and the collaboration between FC Red Bull Salzburg, the ÖFB, the city of Salzburg and the UEFA is crucial to set up an unforgettable event. The focus is primarily on security, logistics and optimal fan care. "August 12, 2026 will be a historical day for Salzburg and Austrian football," says one of the responsible persons.

A look into the future

If FC Red Bull Salzburg is developing successfully in the UEFA Europa League 2025/26, there could even be a “final Dahoam” for fans. So the city is not only coming, it also becomes the setting for entertaining and emotional football moments. It is all the more exciting for fans which teams will ultimately meet in the Red Bull Arena.

The decision to award the UEFA Super Cup 2026 is the first step into an exciting future for Salzburg and its football enthusiasts. It is clear that the entire region will benefit from this international attention - both at short notice and long -term.