2027 UEFA Champions League Final to Be Held at Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid

2027 UEFA Champions League Final Set for Estadio Metropolitano

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League final is scheduled for Saturday, 5 June 2027, at the Estadio Metropolitano, home to Atlético de Madrid. This stadium in Madrid's Rosas neighborhood will host the prestigious event for the second time, having previously staged the 2019 final where Liverpool triumphed over Tottenham with a 2-0 score.

About the Venue

• Location: Rosas neighborhood, Madrid, Spain
• Home Team: Atlético de Madrid since 2017
• Capacity: Approximately 70,000 spectators
• Opening Date: 16 September 2017
• First Goal: Scored by Antoine Griezmann in a 1-0 win against Málaga
• Environmental Features: First stadium with 100% LED lighting, solar panels, and recycled rainwater irrigation
• Access: Subway line seven, station Estadio Metropolitano

The stadium was rebuilt to replace Atlético’s former home, Vicente Calderón, and is named after the original Estadio Metropolitano, which served as Atleti’s ground until 1966. It also hosted the 2019 Champions League final and is shortlisted to host games during the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Madrid’s History with European Finals

This will be Madrid's sixth European Cup or UEFA Champions League final overall. The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu previously held finals in 1957, 1969, 1980, and 2010. Only London has hosted more finals than Madrid.

Match Details and Rules

The final concludes the 72nd season of Europe's top club competition and the 35th under the UEFA Champions League name. If the match ends tied after regular time, two 15-minute extra periods are played. Should the deadlock persist, a penalty shoot-out determines the champion.

Additional Uses of Estadio Metropolitano

Besides football, the venue has welcomed rugby union games, including the World Rugby Sevens Series Grand Final, boxing events, and concerts.

The Trophy and Rewards

• Trophy Size: 73.5 cm tall
• Trophy Weight: 7.5 kg
• Designer: Jürg Stadelmann

"Everybody in football is keen to get their hands on it," said trophy designer Jürg Stadelmann.

The winning team will also earn a spot in the 2027 UEFA Super Cup against the Europa League champions and secure automatic entry into the 2027/28 Champions League group stage if they haven't qualified through domestic competitions.