Abu Dhabi to host Supercopa Argentina in January 2023

Wednesday, 26 October 2022 11:28

By ARN News Staff

Abu Dhabi will host the first Supercopa Argentina to be held outside of the South American nation, in January 2023.

Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event further strengthens the UAE capital's position as a leading destination for major international sporting games.

As part of a partnership between @AbuDhabiSC and @AFA, #AbuDhabi will host the first Supercopa Argentina to be held outside of Argentina, in January 2023, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for major international sporting events. pic.twitter.com/CzVgf4gsUH
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) October 26, 2022

The Super Cup is an annual event contested between the winner of Argentina's Primera Division and the winner of the Argentine Cup.

The Supercopa Argentina finals will be played for four consecutive years in Abu Dhabi until 2026, as part of the agreement between the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the Argentina Football Association (AFA).

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