Munich and Barcelona to Host UEFA Champions League Finals

The UEFA Executive Committee appointed Munich and Barcelona as host cities for future UEFA Champions League finals at a meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 15 September 2026. The Munich Football Arena, also known as the Allianz Arena, will host the final in 2028, while Camp Nou in Barcelona will stage the final in 2029.

UEFA Champions League Final Venues

The UEFA Champions League final is the last match of Europe’s premier club football competition, organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The final is usually played at a neutral venue selected several years in advance by the UEFA Executive Committee.

Allianz Arena in Munich

The Allianz Arena opened in 2005 and is one of Germany’s major football stadiums. The 2028 final will be the third UEFA Champions League final at the venue, after the finals in 2012 and 2025. The stadium is known for its illuminated exterior and a seating capacity of about 75,000 for international matches.

Camp Nou in Barcelona

Camp Nou opened in 1957 and is the home stadium of FC Barcelona. The 2029 final will be the first UEFA Champions League final at Camp Nou since 1999. The stadium is undergoing a redevelopment project that began in 2023, and the planned capacity is 105,000 spectators after completion.

Important Facts for Exams

• The UEFA Executive Committee is the body that selects host venues for UEFA finals and other major competitions.
• The Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid will host the 2027 UEFA Champions League final on 5 June 2027.
• The Allianz Arena hosted the UEFA Champions League final in 2012 and 2025 before its 2028 appointment.
• Camp Nou last hosted the UEFA Champions League final in 1999.

Stadium Modernisation and Hosting Pattern

UEFA has used both newly built arenas and renovated historic stadiums for its flagship finals. Munich and Barcelona are among Europe’s best-known football venues and are part of UEFA’s rotation of final hosts across different member associations.