UEFA confirms Munich Arena, Camp Nou as Champions League final venues for 2028 and 2029
Synopsis
Camp Nou will host the Champions League final for the first time since Manchester United's legendary 1999 comeback — and the stadium is still under construction. UEFA's confirmation that Barcelona gets the 2029 showpiece is a high-stakes bet on the renovation finishing on schedule, while Munich earns its third final in under two decades.
Key Takeaways
UEFA has confirmed Munich Football Arena as the 2028 Champions League final venue and Camp Nou, Barcelona as the 2029 host.
Camp Nou last hosted the final in 1999 , when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in a famous late comeback.
Munich's arena previously hosted the final in 2012 and 2025 , making 2028 its third edition.
Camp Nou's renovation, which began in 2023 , is expected to be completed by end of 2027 or early 2028 .
The 2028 Europa League final goes to Bucharest ; the 2029 edition to Belgrade ; Conference League finals to Turin (2028) and Budapest (2029).
The 2028 Women's Champions League final will be hosted by Parc Olympique Lyonnais , France, and the 2029 final by Cardiff's National Stadium of Wales .
UEFA has officially confirmed that the Munich Football Arena and Camp Nou in Barcelona will host the UEFA Champions League finals in 2028 and 2029 respectively, bringing Europe's most prestigious club football showpiece to two of the continent's most storied venues.
The Two Finals at a Glance
The 2028 Champions League final is set for the Munich Football Arena, a stadium with a well-established record of hosting the competition's centrepiece event — having previously staged the final in 2012 and again in 2025. The 2029 edition, meanwhile, will head to Camp Nou, marking the first time in 30 years that Barcelona's iconic ground will host the Champions League final. The stadium last held the honour in 1999, when Manchester United produced a dramatic stoppage-time comeback to defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 and claim the European Cup.
Camp Nou's Ongoing Renovation
The selection of Camp Nou is particularly notable given that the ground is currently mid-way through an extensive redevelopment project that began in 2023. Barcelona returned to their home stadium in November 2024 after spending approximately two years at an alternative venue during the works. The club expects the full renovation to be completed by the end of 2027 or early 2028, which would leave the stadium ready well ahead of the 2029 final.
Other UEFA Club Final Venues for 2028–2029
UEFA simultaneously announced the host venues for the finals of its other major club competitions across the same two-year window.
The Women's Champions League finals are allocated to Parc Olympique Lyonnais in France (2028) and the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff (2029). The Europa League will be held at the National Arena in Bucharest in 2028, with Belgrade's National Stadium in Serbia hosting the 2029 edition. The Conference League finals go to Juventus Stadium in Turin (2028) and Puskas Arena in Budapest (2029).
What This Means for European Football
The confirmations give clubs, broadcasters, and supporters a clear long-term planning horizon. Notably, both headline venues carry singular historical weight — Munich's arena has hosted multiple Champions League finals across different eras, while Camp Nou's return ends a three-decade wait for Barcelona to reclaim the showpiece. The successful completion of the Camp Nou renovation on schedule will be closely watched as the 2029 deadline approaches.
Point of View
UEFA will face pressure over contingency planning for its flagship event. The choice also underscores a broader pattern: UEFA favours legacy venues with proven commercial pull over newer purpose-built stadia, reinforcing the dominance of a handful of historic grounds in the rotation. Whether that serves the competition's long-term growth — or simply rewards familiarity — is a question the governing body has not yet had to answer publicly.
NationPress
15 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the 2028 UEFA 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 this its third edition.
Where will the 2029 UEFA Champions League final take place?
The 2029 Champions League final will take place at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. It will be the stadium's first Champions League final since 1999, when Manchester United defeated Bayern Munich 2-1.
Will Camp Nou be ready in time for the 2029 Champions League final?
Barcelona expects the Camp Nou renovation to be fully completed by the end of 2027 or early 2028, which would leave the stadium ready well ahead of the 2029 final. The redevelopment began in 2023 and the club returned to the ground in November 2024.
What happened at the last Champions League final held at Camp Nou?
The last Champions League final at Camp Nou was in 1999, when Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback to beat Bayern Munich 2-1, scoring twice in stoppage time to win the European Cup.
Which venues will host the Europa League and Conference League finals in 2028 and 2029?
The Europa League finals are scheduled for the National Arena in Bucharest in 2028 and Belgrade's National Stadium in 2029. The Conference League finals will be played at Juventus Stadium in Turin in 2028 and Puskas Arena in Budapest in 2029.
