Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur meet in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, August 13, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time at the 25,000-capacity Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.
The Super Cup is a one-off fixture contested by the previous season’s Champions League and Europa League winners. PSG enter the match as European champions after a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final in May. Tottenham qualified by winning the Europa League, beating Manchester United 1-0, and will head into Udine under new manager Thomas Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou this summer.
TalkSPORT will provide live coverage of the match with Adrian Durham hosting and commentary from Jim Proudfoot alongside former Republic of Ireland international Andy Townsend. Fans can follow via the talkSPORT website and app, on DAB digital radio, through smart speakers and on AM frequencies 1089 and 1053.
What to know
– Date and kick-off: Wednesday 13 August 2025, 20:00 BST
– Venue: Stadio Friuli, Udine, Italy (capacity ~25,000)
– Background: PSG won the 2024/25 Champions League (5-0 v Inter); Spurs won the 2024/25 Europa League (1-0 v Manchester United). PSG also reached the Club World Cup final in the summer, losing 3-0 to Chelsea.
Team squads named for the Super Cup
PSG
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matvei Safonov, Arnau Tenas, Renato Marin
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Presnel Kimpembe, Lucas Beraldo, Marquinhos, Lucas Hernandez, Nuno Mendes, Noham Kamara, Willian Pacho
Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Kang-in Lee, Senny Mayulu, Warren Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves
Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Goncalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye
Tottenham
Goalkeepers: Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Brandon Austin
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies
Midfielders: Joao Palhinha, Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr
Forwards: Mohammed Kudus, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Mathys Tel, Richarlison, Dominic Solanke
Managerial outlook
Thomas Frank has set clear principles for his Spurs side, calling for bravery, aggression and attacking football. On his introduction he stressed long-term ambition and said every decision he makes is aimed at taking the club to new heights. That fresh approach will be under an early test against one of Europe’s most potent attacking teams.
What to watch
– PSG’s attacking depth and pace against Tottenham’s defensive organisation and recent additions.
– How Frank’s tactical identity translates in his first competitive match in charge of a top-six Premier League club.
– Individual match-ups: pace and creativity from PSG’s front line vs Spurs’ transitions and set-piece threat.
Additional comments and context
This Super Cup offers both clubs a chance to set the tone for the season: PSG to confirm their continental dominance after a commanding Champions League final, and Tottenham to announce a new era under Thomas Frank following their Europa League success. The match should provide an early, competitive glimpse of each side’s plans and summer business.
Short summary
PSG face Tottenham in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup on 13 August at Stadio Friuli. PSG are European champions after a 5-0 Champions League final win, while Spurs arrive as Europa League winners and with a new manager, Thomas Frank. TalkSPORT will carry live coverage. Expect an open, high-profile curtain-raiser that tests PSG’s firepower against Spurs’ renewed ambitions.
Hopeful angle
For neutral supporters and the clubs’ fans alike, the Super Cup is a celebration of continental success and a chance to build momentum. Thomas Frank’s emphasis on bravery and attacking intent could inject fresh energy into Spurs, while PSG will look to reinforce their winning mentality. Both teams have reasons to be optimistic about the season ahead.