Barcelona's Nou Camp to host 2029 Champions League final, Wembley bid rejected
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

UEFA has awarded the 2029 Champions League final to Barcelona's Nou Camp, rejecting bids from Wembley Stadium and Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion. This marks the first time in 30 years that the final will return to the Nou Camp, which is undergoing renovations. Wembley, which has hosted three Champions League finals since 2007, will not be on the list for the next final. The 2028 final has been designated for Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, making it the third time the venue will host the event in recent years. The decision continues UEFA's ongoing evaluation of venues for significant matches in the future, underscoring their strategic planning.
- •Nou Camp awarded 2029 Champions League final by UEFA.
- •Wembley and Westfalenstadion's bids were rejected.
- •Wembley has hosted three Champions League finals since 2007.
- •2028 Champions League final set for Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena.
- •Nou Camp last hosted the final in 1999.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA rejects Wembley's Champions League final bid as rival lands game after 30-year wait
"Wembley Stadium and Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion have both missed out on the chance to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final after the UEFA Executive Committee announced its decision
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