Camp Nou named host of 2029 Champions League final, Laporta hails UEFA decision
Synopsis
UEFA has handed Camp Nou — still mid-renovation — the 2029 Champions League final, with the stadium set to become one of the world's largest at 105,000 capacity. Barcelona president Joan Laporta called it international recognition for the new venue, and with the 2030 World Cup final also in contention, Camp Nou is on track to become the defining football stage of the decade.
Key Takeaways
UEFA has selected Camp Nou , Barcelona as the host of the 2029 Champions League final .
Camp Nou is still undergoing redevelopment and is expected to reach a capacity of 105,000 upon completion.
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta described the decision as 'international recognition' for the new stadium.
Camp Nou has previously hosted the Champions League final in 1989 (AC Milan 4-0 Steaua Bucharest) and 1999 (Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich).
The 2028 final will be held at the Munich Football Arena , which also hosted the event in 2012 and 2025.
Camp Nou is also a candidate for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final , with its planned capacity exceeding the Santiago Bernabéu by more than 20,000 .
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 welcomed UEFA's decision to select Camp Nou in Barcelona as the venue for the 2029 UEFA Champions League final, calling it a moment of pride for the club and its global fanbase. The decision is notable because Camp Nou is still undergoing a major redevelopment and has not yet been completed.
A Stadium Still Being Built
UEFA's selection is a vote of confidence in a project that remains a work in progress. Once the redevelopment is complete, Camp Nou is expected to hold a capacity of 105,000, making it one of the largest football stadiums in the world. The choice signals that UEFA is satisfied with the progress of the renovation and the projected timeline for its completion ahead of the final.
'It is a source of immense pride for FC Barcelona and for all Barcelona fans,' Laporta said on the club's official website. He further described the award as 'international recognition for the new Camp Nou, cementing its status as a world-class stadium at the forefront of experience, technology, connectivity, accessibility, and services.'
Camp Nou's Champions League Final History
The Catalan stadium has hosted European club football's showpiece occasion twice before, both times delivering memorable moments. AC Milan defeated Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in 1989, while Manchester United produced one of the most dramatic comebacks in football history, scoring twice in stoppage time to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the 1999 final. The 2029 edition will bring the continent's biggest club match back to Barcelona for the first time in more than three decades.
The 2028 Final and Munich's Venue History
Before Barcelona's turn, the 2028 Champions League final will be played at the Munich Football Arena in Germany. Munich's venue already carries significant weight in European football history, having previously hosted the final in 2012 and again in 2025. The 2028 edition will mark a third hosting for the German stadium.
2030 World Cup Connection and Other Finals Confirmed
The Camp Nou decision also intersects with broader global football planning. The stadium is considered a potential venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, with the tournament set to be staged primarily across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Notably, Camp Nou's planned capacity of 105,000 exceeds that of the Santiago Bernabéu by more than 20,000, giving it a competitive edge in that race as well.
UEFA has also confirmed venues for its other major club competition finals in 2028 and 2029. The 2028 Women's Champions League final will be held at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France, while the 2029 Women's final goes to the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. The 2028 Europa League final will be staged at the National Arena in Bucharest, with Belgrade's National Stadium in Serbia hosting the 2029 edition. The Conference League finals are set for Juventus Stadium in Turin in 2028 and Puskas Arena in Budapest in 2029.
With the redevelopment on track and UEFA's endorsement now official, all eyes will be on whether Camp Nou is ready to deliver an experience befitting European football's biggest night by 2029.
Point of View
But also its appetite for attaching marquee events to venues that can generate maximum commercial and broadcast value. At 105,000 capacity, the new Camp Nou dwarfs most rivals and positions Barcelona as a recurring centrepiece of European football's biggest occasions. The 2030 World Cup final conversation adds another layer: if FIFA follows UEFA's lead, Camp Nou could host the two most-watched football matches of the decade. For Barcelona, a club navigating significant financial restructuring, the reputational and commercial dividend from hosting rights could prove almost as valuable as on-pitch silverware.
NationPress
15 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which stadium will host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final?
Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, will host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final. UEFA confirmed the selection on Tuesday, even as the stadium continues to undergo a major redevelopment project.
What will be the capacity of Camp Nou after redevelopment?
Once the redevelopment is complete, Camp Nou is expected to have a capacity of 105,000, making it one of the largest football stadiums in the world. This also makes it a frontrunner for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final.
Has Camp Nou hosted the Champions League final before?
Yes, Camp Nou has hosted the final twice. AC Milan beat Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in 1989, and Manchester United defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 in 1999 with two stoppage-time goals. The 2029 final will be the first time in over 30 years the event returns to Barcelona.
Where will the 2028 Champions League final be held?
The 2028 UEFA Champions League final will be held at the Munich Football Arena in Germany. The venue previously hosted the final in 2012 and 2025, making 2028 its third occasion.
What other UEFA final venues have been announced for 2028 and 2029?
UEFA has confirmed that the 2028 Women's Champions League final goes to Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France, and the 2029 edition to the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. The Europa League finals are set for Bucharest in 2028 and Belgrade in 2029, while the Conference League finals will be held in Turin in 2028 and Budapest in 2029.
