The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025/2026 Russian Cup season. The Superfinal, officially known as the Fonbet Russian Cup Superfinal, will take place on Sunday, May 24. The match will be hosted at the prestigious Lukoil Arena in Moscow, providing a grand backdrop for the championship decider.
The two teams vying for the trophy are Moscow's Spartak and FC Krasnodar. Both clubs earned their place in this showpiece event through hard-fought victories in their respective final paths. Spartak secured their spot by defeating their city rivals CSKA Moscow in a tense derby match that was part of the regional path final.
Krasnodar's journey to the final was equally dramatic. They faced Moscow's Dynamo in the final of the RPL Path. The match ended in a goalless draw after regular and extra time, forcing a penalty shootout. Krasnodar held their nerve to win the shootout 6-5, booking their ticket to the Superfinal.
Fans eager to watch the action live will have clear viewing options. The official broadcast rights for the Spartak versus Krasnodar cup final belong to the Match TV channel. The network will provide full live coverage of the match for viewers across Russia.
Additionally, for those seeking a different kind of live experience, the sports outlet Чемпионат (Championat) has announced it will run a live text-based online broadcast of the entire match. This will offer play-by-play updates and analysis for fans following along digitally.
The current holders of the Russian Cup trophy are CSKA Moscow. The army club won the title in the previous season's final, defeating Rostov. That match also ended 0-0 after 120 minutes, with CSKA winning the subsequent penalty shootout 4-3.
The upcoming Superfinal promises to be a captivating clash between two ambitious clubs. Spartak will be looking to add another major trophy to their cabinet, while Krasnodar aims to lift the prestigious cup for the first time in their history. The match on May 24 will determine the new champion of Russian football's premier knockout competition.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.
