Barcelona's Camp Nou Chosen for 2029 Champions League Final, Munich Set for 2028

Barcelona will welcome the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at its revamped Camp Nou stadium, having been selected over London’s Wembley Stadium. This announcement by UEFA marks a notable moment in the renewed relationship following the controversial European Super League saga.

The decision places Barcelona on the map for a major event just a year before Spain co-hosts the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Morocco. The 2030 final hosting is still undecided, with competition between Real Madrid’s upgraded Santiago Bernabéu and a new 115,000-seat stadium rising in Casablanca.

Munich to Host 2028 Final

For 2028, the Champions League final returns to Bayern Munich’s stadium, the sole bidder this cycle, just three years after hosting the 2025 final. This confirms a quick return to Germany for one of Europe’s biggest matches.

Camp Nou’s Rebuild and Fan Experience

The massive refurbishment of Camp Nou, which will seat 105,000, remains underway, with construction on the upper tier and roof continuing. Once complete, it will be the largest football stadium in Europe.

Barcelona highlighted the stadium’s enhanced hospitality and VIP services, promising a unique level of comfort and experience for attendees. Its increased capacity should also provide more tickets to fans of finalist teams than many previous finals.

For reference, the recent 2026 final at Budapest’s Puskás Arena offered only 61,400 tickets, of which Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal each received about 17,200 tickets.

Historical Context of Finals at Camp Nou and Wembley

Barcelona last hosted the Champions League final in 1999, famously remembered for Manchester United’s late comeback against Bayern Munich. Camp Nou previously staged the 1989 European Cup final.

Wembley has taken on the final eight times since the European Cup’s inception 71 years ago, including thrice since Barcelona’s last hosting—in 2011, 2013, and most recently in 2024.

Upcoming Champions League Finals and Other UEFA Events

• 2027 final: Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano stadium in Madrid
• Women’s Champions League 2028 final: Lyon, an eight-time winner, will host
• Women’s Champions League 2029 final: Cardiff’s national stadium, also hosting the 2028 men’s European Championship opener

Europa League and Conference League Venues

• Europa League 2028 final: Romania’s National Stadium in Bucharest
• Europa League 2029 final: New Serbian national stadium near Belgrade
• Conference League 2028 final: Juventus’ 41,000-seat stadium in Turin
• Conference League 2029 final: Puskás Aréna in Budapest (67,000 seats)

Serbia’s involvement in UEFA events grows, especially after co-hosting the Under-21 European Championship with Albania next year, despite recent controversies involving fan behavior in Belgrade.

Juventus benefits from UEFA’s recognition after withdrawing from Super League legal disputes in 2023. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, the last founder of the Super League to drop out, settled with UEFA in early 2026. The Bernabéu stadium, seating 78,000 for major games, has held four European Cup or Champions League finals, the last in 2010.