Allianz Arena to Host 2028 UEFA Champions League Final

Allianz Arena to Host 2028 UEFA Champions League Final

The Allianz Arena, home of FC Bayern München, will welcome the men's Champions League final for the third time in May 2028. The UEFA executive committee approved Munich City Council's bid, confirming the match will take place on 27 May 2028.

This marks the third occasion the stadium has hosted Europe's top club football event, following the finals in 2012 and 2025. The festivities are planned over four days, from 25 to 28 May 2028, featuring two fan zones in the city center and a centrally located Champions Festival.

Statements from Key Figures

Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of FC Bayern, said: "This is great news for us. The Allianz Arena, FC Bayern, and Munich represent international appeal, genuine hospitality, and top organizational standards. UEFA recognizes this, and sports fans worldwide experience it. Hosting the Champions League final for the third time after 2012 and 2025 is a proud moment. We aim to offer fans another unforgettable experience and showcase Munich as a cosmopolitan, sports-loving, and well-equipped host city. This major event also boosts our bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which we fully support. Munich knows how to manage large sporting events."

Munich Mayor Dominik Krause commented: "UEFA’s renewed trust in Munich, only three years after the 2025 final, is a special honor. Munich stands for memorable sports moments, excellent venues, and passionate fans. We eagerly anticipate welcoming visitors worldwide in 2028 to celebrate a football festival together."

Munich’s History with the Champions League Final

This will be the sixth time Munich hosts the final of Europe's premier club competition. Earlier finals took place at the Olympiastadion in 1979, 1993, and 1997, before the Allianz Arena hosted in 2012 and 2025.

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