The schedule creates a direct route to the trophy, with no room for recovery after a poor opening performance.
The report says Barcelona enters as Spanish champion, while Real Madrid finished as league runner-up. Real Sociedad reportedly qualified as Copa del Rey winners, with Atlético taking the other place as domestic cup runner-up.
That split gives the tournament a clear competitive balance: the top two league finishers are separated in the semifinal draw, while both matches feature clubs with a strong claim to the trophy.
The move to Turkey would mark a change from recent editions, which were staged in Saudi Arabia. The five-day schedule keeps the competition compact, with both semifinals played before the final on February 6.
For the clubs, that format makes preparation and squad management central. Each side has only one match to reach the final, followed by a short turnaround before the decisive game. The winner will need to handle knockout pressure rather than build momentum across a longer group stage.
The report says MBC will broadcast all three matches free to Arabic-speaking viewers. That would make the entire competition available without the subscription barrier associated with encrypted coverage.
The arrangement also gives the Super Cup a broader regional platform at a time when the competition is already gaining attention through its new host country and four-club format.
The next point to watch is whether the reported schedule and broadcast agreement receive final official confirmation. If they do, the Barcelona-Atlético opener on February 2 will begin a short, high-stakes race for the first silverware of 2027.