UEFA Super Cup 2025: Dreams bigger than the pitch 

On the occasion of the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, the UEFA Foundation for Children is placing inclusion and solidarity at the heart of the celebration. Nearly 100 vulnerable children and teenagers will experience an unforgettable evening filled with emotion, connection and hope – right alongside some of football’s biggest stars. This event is more than just a match; it’s a symbol of hope, unity and social commitment. 

The Stadio Friuli in Udine will host this year’s UEFA Super Cup, a thrilling encounter between Paris Saint-Germain, winners of the UEFA Champions League, and Tottenham Hotspur, winners of the UEFA Europa League. 

Beyond the excitement on the pitch, the event offers a unique opportunity for the UEFA Foundation for Children to highlight the power of sport to inspire, unite and uplift. Staying true to its mission, the foundation is inviting 90 vulnerable children and teenagers to take part in this extraordinary experience. 

A celebration of inclusion  

This 11th edition of the Super Cup is part of the foundation’s tenth anniversary celebrations and carries a powerful message of hope and inclusion. The young participants come from two local associations: 

• La Nostra Famiglia, a non-profit organisation specialising in the care and rehabilitation of children and adolescents with serious illnesses or disabilities. La Nostra Famiglia operates 28 facilities across Italy, including one in Udine. 

• Associazione San Luigi Scrosoppi ETS, which provides a safe, family-like environment for mothers and their children, as well as minors in difficult situations 

These young people, who are often marginalised due to health or social challenges, will be placed in the spotlight throughout the event. 

Moments of magic 

Teenagers from the Associazione San Luigi Scrosoppi and the Udinese youth football academy will also take part in the opening ceremony as performers. Those not on stage will have the chance to meet the players during training the day before the match. 

In addition, the 22 Mastercard player mascots, most of whom are patients at the diabetology and oncology departments of Udine hospital, will walk onto the pitch hand in hand with football stars, and one of them will accompany the UEFA president for the medal ceremony. 

Finally, in partnership with the PSG Foundation, a dream evening will be organised for one young PSG fan who will be invited to attend the final. 

A legacy beyond the game 

“These initiatives reflect UEFA’s broader commitment to using football as a tool for positive change, especially during major events like the Super Cup,” said Carine Nkoué, general secretary of the UEFA Foundation for Children. “The UEFA Super Cup is not just a celebration of elite football – it’s also a platform to inspire and empower the next generation. Through our presence in Udine, we hope to leave a lasting legacy that goes far beyond the pitch.” 

To commemorate a decade of impact supporting over 577 projects in 138 countries and reaching nearly 4.9 million children, the foundation’s anniversary logo will be prominently featured, including on the official adidas match balls.