Over 122 Channels to Broadcast the French Super Cup 2025 in Kuwait

The 2025 French Super Cup, officially the Trophée des Champions, gets underway tonight in Kuwait City, with world-class rivals Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille set to face off at 9 p.m. local time (21:00) at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. The event is being broadcast on more than 122 television channels worldwide, underscoring the global appeal of the match.

Organised by the Kuwait Football Association and supported by major partners, officials and sponsors said the unprecedented broadcast reach will bring the eagerly awaited clash to millions of fans around the world.

Global Coverage and Innovation

According to Ligue 1 organisers, the Super Cup will be aired across 154 territories, with major broadcasters including beIN SPORTS in the Middle East and North Africa, CANAL+ International, DAZN in Europe, ESPN and FOX in the Americas, and local coverage on Kuwait TV and Shasha.

In a broadcasting first for a European football event, live AI-translated audio commentary will also be available in select languages, including Italian via Ligue 1+, providing enhanced access for international audiences.

With the match scheduled for kick-off at 9 p.m. Kuwait time, kickoff will be at 7 p.m. in France, with lineups expected to be confirmed about an hour before the game.

Star Teams Touch Down in Kuwait

Both club delegations have arrived in Kuwait ahead of tonight’s match. Paris Saint-Germain landed on Tuesday, welcomed by Kuwait Airways Chairman Captain Abdulmohsen Salem Al-Fagaan and Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, reflecting strong cooperation between the airline, local authorities and football officials.

Earlier, Olympique de Marseille’s squad also touched down, with Kuwait Airways allocating an Airbus A330-900 to transport the team and ensure their comfort ahead of the high-stakes encounter.

Prestige Match in a Rising Host Nation

Tonight’s fixture marks the 30th edition of the French Super Cup and the first time Kuwait is hosting this flagship match, pitting PSG — winners of both Ligue 1 and the French Cup last season — against Marseille, who finished as Ligue 1 runners-up in 2024-25.

PSG coach Luis Enrique has emphasised his team’s focus on performance rather than revenge despite a recent domestic loss to Marseille, highlighting the tactical importance of tonight’s encounter.

A Celebration Beyond Football

Kuwait’s staging of the Trophée des Champions is being touted as a significant boost for sports tourism and international visibility, with sponsors planning fan engagements, prizes and interactive activities around the match.

As the global football community tunes in tonight, Kuwait steps into the spotlight as the host of one of the sport’s most anticipated season-opening showdowns.