The decision, made today, September 15, 2026, during the UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, highlights the FC Barcelona stadium's capacity to host top-level international events. Barcelona previously hosted Champions League finals in 1989 and 1999.
The selection of the Spotify Camp Nou reinforces Barcelona and Catalonia's position as leaders in organizing major sporting events, generating significant media and economic impact for the city and the country.
The bid was a joint effort by FC Barcelona, the Barcelona City Council, and the Generalitat de Catalunya, with support from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the local hotel sector. The City Council approved the bid and the corresponding agreement in February.
According to Sports Councillor David Escudé, this choice is "great news for Barcelona" and a team effort that places the city on the map as a host for sporting events. Barcelona also aims to host the 2030 Men's Football World Cup final.
Barcelona's bid stood out due to the unique features of the Spotify Camp Nou, with a capacity exceeding 104,000 spectators and a VIP offering that differentiates it from other European stadiums. Its capacity surpasses the minimum requirement set by UEFA for Champions League finals.
The new stadium represents an innovative football experience, with new standards in connectivity, accessibility, hospitality, and catering, consolidating itself as a global sporting and architectural benchmark.
