Spanish Super Cup 2026: A Money Boost Sparks Buzz for Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Co
2 January 2026
Four Spanish Clubs, A Pleasant Surprise
Four Spanish clubs taking part in the Spanish Super Cup, broadcast on the Eight app, the exclusive home of the Roshen Saudi Pro League, received a pleasant surprise.
The 2026 edition will open with a strong match between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao on the upcoming Wednesday, while Real Madrid face Atlético Madrid in the derby the next day.
Matches will be streamed on the Eight app, the official broadcaster of the Roshen Pro League.
Prizes, Revenue, and What It Means
Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo reported that total prize money rose from 20 million euros in 2025 to 23 million euros in 2026 to be distributed among the four clubs.
Barcelona, the 2025 champion, earned 9 million euros; Real Madrid 7.5 million; Athletic Bilbao 2 million; Mallorca 850,000.
Mundo Deportivo noted that the prize money is part of the Spanish Football Federation's total revenue of about 52 million euros from organizing the tournament in Arab countries.
It also said the federation allocates 28 million euros of Super Cup revenue to amateur football.
Finally, the report notes that prizes come from multiple sources, including sponsorship (27 million), broadcasting rights (about 13 million), and fees for organizing and participation (about 12 million).
Bottom line: the money reflects the sport's growing reach, while the on-pitch drama keeps fans hooked and wallets light.
Punchline: if money were a player, it would be booked for time-wasting in the transfer window.
Punchline 2: My budget is on vacation; apparently it took the red-eye to the goalpost.
But fans are turning up anyway.
