Le Classique Heads to Kuwait

The French Professional Football League (LFP) has officially announced that the 2026 Trophée des Champions will be held in Kuwait City, marking a historic first for the competition. The showdown between Ligue 1 and Coupe de France champions Paris Saint-Germain and league runners-up Olympique de Marseille is scheduled for January 8 at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium. The Super Cup has been played outside of France since 2009, with previous editions staged in Qatar, Israel, China, Morocco, the United States, Tunisia, and Canada. Kuwait now joins this growing list of international hosts, turning the French Super Cup into a true global showcase.

PSG’s Quest for Continued Dominance

Paris Saint-Germain has been the undisputed king of the Trophée des Champions for over a decade. Since 2013, they have won every edition except for 2021, when Lille shocked the French giants. Under Luis Enrique, PSG remains a star-studded force, boasting talents like Ousmane Dembélé, recent Ballon d'Or, and Vitinha. The Parisians see this clash as the perfect way to set the tone for 2026, especially after OM managed to defeat them in the latest Ligue 1 Classique. PSG will arrive in Kuwait with a point to prove — and with the expectation that anything less than victory would be considered a failure.

Marseille’s Shot at Redemption

For Olympique de Marseille, this is more than a cup final — it’s a chance to shake up the hierarchy of French football. The club from the South hasn’t lifted the Trophée des Champions since 2011, and taking down PSG on neutral ground would be a statement win.

A Global Football Event

Bringing the match to Kuwait is part of the LFP’s wider strategy to expand the reach of French football. The Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium is one of the region’s most modern venues, and organizers expect a sell-out crowd with fans traveling from across the Gulf to witness this high-stakes duel. The exact kickoff time will be announced soon, but it is expected to be in prime time to maximize global viewership.

This will not just be a match — it will be a statement. PSG and OM are ready to light up Kuwait and deliver one of the most dramatic editions of Le Classique yet.