by Nina Vaclavikova
Interview: Udine mayor, Alberto Felice De Toni; deputy mayor of Udine, Alessandro Venanzi
Football fans in Italy will turn their attention to Friuli Venezia Giulia this Wednesday as Udine prepares to host the 2025 UEFA Super Cup on August 13. It marks the first time the northeastern city will stage the annual match, which brings together the winners of the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League.
The game will take place at the Stadio Friuli, home to Serie A side Udinese, and is expected to draw supporters from across Europe. Organizers anticipate a lively atmosphere both inside the stadium and in the city’s historic center, with visitors discovering Udine’s distinctive blend of Venetian architecture, Central European influences, and local Friulian traditions.
For foreigners living in or visiting Italy, the event offers the rare opportunity to see a major European football final outside the country’s largest cities, while experiencing the region’s food, wine, and culture at the height of summer.
