The Red Bull Arena hosted three UEFA Euro 2008 group-stage matches before staging the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.
Euro 2008 was co-hosted by Austria and Switzerland, and Salzburg was one of the Austrian host cities. The stadium’s experience with a major international tournament helped establish it as a suitable venue for high-profile European football.
Its later selection for the 2026 Super Cup marked a different kind of event: instead of hosting several tournament fixtures, Salzburg hosted one decisive match between the reigning Champions League and Europa League winners.
The 2026 final was also the first UEFA Super Cup played in Austria. Previous major European club finals in Austria had been concentrated in Vienna, including European Cup, Champions League, Cup Winners’ Cup and UEFA Cup matches.