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Scott Mason

Sun 31 May 2026 19:10, UK

Aston Villa will compete against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.

After winning the Europa League, Unai Emery’s side will have another chance at silverware within the next few months.

The one-off game which features the Europa League winners against the Champions League winners could hand either side another major honour.

Of course, after PSG’s triumph on 30 May, the stage is set for another showdown between the Parisiens and Villans.

Aston Villa almost pulled off a remarkable comeback in the 2024-2025 Champions League season against Emery’s former side. However, while the trophy will be the main objective, Aston Villa will also earn more prize money, and here is how much.

How much will Aston Villa earn from UEFA Super Cup?

The stage is set for the UEFA Super Cup as Emery has the chance to start next season with one piece of silverware already under his belt.

With the World Cup going on, there will likely be little time to prepare as many Villa players are away with their nation.

However, when Villa step out to face PSG in Salzburg on 12 August, their eyes will be firmly on the trophy, but for the higher-ups, the added financial rewards will light a spark in their eyes.

For simply competing in the one-off game, Villa will earn £3.5million, and if they lift the trophy, they will earn an added £0.9m according to the Atlethic.

The prize money is minuscule in comparison to what Aston Villa earned from their Europa League campaign, but for a side that has had plenty of financial issues over the years, it is certainly a bonus.

What happened last time Aston Villa played in the UEFA Super Cup?

Of course, for any knowledgeable Villa fans, this will not be the first time that the Birmingham-based club has had the chance to win the Super Cup.

After winning the European Cup, now known as the Champions League, in 1981-1982, Villa secured their entry into the 1982 edition of the Super Cup.

They came up against Spanish outfit Barcelona, who had won the Cup Winners Cup. Back then, this was a two-legged affair.

On this occasion, it was joy for Villa, who came out as winners after a 3-1 win on aggregate after extra time. The trophy was then lifted at Villa Park on a day that many old-school fans will likely fondly remember.