UEFA has confirmed the venues for the 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals, with Munich’s Allianz Arena and Barcelona’s Camp Nou selected to host European club football’s biggest match.
The European governing body announced on Tuesday that the Allianz Arena will stage the 2028 final, while the 2029 showpiece will return to Barcelona.
The Munich stadium, home of Bayern Munich, will host its third Champions League final. It previously staged the competition’s final in 2012, when Chelsea defeated Bayern on penalties, and again in 2025, when Paris Saint-Germain secured their first European title.
The Allianz Arena has a capacity of around 70,000 and is already fully operational, meaning it is ready to host the 2028 final.
Barcelona’s Camp Nou, meanwhile, is still undergoing a major redevelopment project that began in 2023. The stadium is set to host the Champions League final for the third time after previously staging the 1999 final.
That match remains one of the most memorable finals in Champions League history, with Manchester United scoring twice in stoppage time to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 and complete a dramatic comeback.
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen welcomed UEFA’s decision, saying the final would provide an opportunity to showcase Munich’s ability to host a major international sporting event.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta also described the decision as a source of immense pride for the club and its supporters. He said UEFA’s selection underlined the ambition of the Camp Nou redevelopment and its importance to the city.
The 2029 final will take place a year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Portugal and Morocco.
The next confirmed Champions League final venue is Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano, which will stage the 2027 final on June 5.
Women’s Champions League finals also confirmed
UEFA has also announced venues for the Women’s Champions League finals in 2028 and 2029.
Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon-Decines will host the 2028 final, while Cardiff’s Principality Stadium has been selected for the 2029 edition.
The Welsh stadium previously hosted the men’s Champions League final in 2017, when Real Madrid defeated Juventus.
The Football Association of Wales said hosting the Women’s Champions League final would help promote the continued development of women’s and girls’ football in the country.
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