Riyadh Season named official sponsor of 2027 Spanish Super Cup in Istanbul
Dubai: Riyadh Season will become an official sponsor of the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, which will be staged at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, extending Saudi Arabia’s involvement with the tournament despite its move away from the Kingdom next year. Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced the sponsorship on his official X account, saying…
Riyadh Season has announced it will be the official sponsor of the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, set to take place at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium. This marks a temporary departure from Saudi Arabia's long-standing overseas home for the tournament, which has been held in Riyadh, Jeddah and Istanbul since 2022, 2025 and 2024 respectively.
Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, confirmed the sponsorship on his official X account, stating Riyadh Season will financially support the competition. The Spanish Football Federation confirmed the tournament will be hosted in Istanbul from February 2 to 7, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad participating.
The semi-finals will see Real Sociedad take on Real Madrid, while Barcelona faces off against Atlético Madrid. The selection of Istanbul is due to Saudi Arabia hosting the AFC Asian Cup during the period the Spanish Super Cup would normally be played. The competition is set to return to Riyadh in 2028. The Spanish Super Cup's move to Istanbul allows Riyadh Season to maintain a strong presence in the tournament despite the change in venue, as part of its strategy to build an international profile through significant sporting events.
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