UEFA Super Cup: PSG to Defend Champions League Title Against Aston Villa in Salzburg

Paris Saint-Germain will host Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at 3 pm ET at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. The fixture serves as the official curtain-raiser for the 2026-27 season, pitting the two-time defending UEFA Champions League winners against the reigning Europa League champions.

PSG enter the match as the dominant force in European competition, having secured back-to-back Champions League titles under manager Luis Enrique. Their path to the final concluded with a 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, before they defeated their opponents 4-3 on penalties following a missed spot-kick by Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes.

Aston Villa’s appearance in the final marks the end of a 30-year major trophy drought for the club, achieved through their Europa League victory. However, manager Unai Emery faces a significant squad overhaul as he attempts to replicate this success on the continental stage. This represents Emery’s fourth attempt to win the UEFA Super Cup, having previously lost finals with Sevilla and Villarreal.

The transfer window has seen substantial movement for both clubs. PSG have signed Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for $57 million, while Goncalo Ramos and Lee Kang-in have departed. Rumours continue to circulate regarding Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue. Conversely, Aston Villa have lost Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for $157 million, Youri Tielemans to Manchester United for $47 million, and Lucas Digne to PSG for $11 million. They have recruited Joao Gomes from Wolves and World Cup breakout star Johan Manzambi.

Injury concerns loom over the Villa camp, with Amadou Onana ruled out due to a torn ACL sustained at the World Cup. Johan Manzambi and Leon Bailey are listed as questionable due to knee issues. PSG report no injuries within their squad. The match will be televised on CBS Sports Network and streamed via Paramount+.