Munich bids to host 2028 men's Champions League final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Munich is formally bidding to host the men's Champions League final in 2028, as announced by the city council on August 19, 2026. This would mark another opportunity for the city, which last held the final in 2025 when Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Milan 5-0. Mayor Dominik Krause emphasized Munich's capability to manage major sporting events at the highest level. The Allianz Arena has hosted the Champions League final five times, although Bayern Munich has yet to secure a victory there. The upcoming Champions League final will take place at the Estadio Metropolitano, home of Atlético Madrid.
- •Munich last hosted the Champions League final in 2025.
- •The city council announced the bid on August 19, 2026.
- •Bayern Munich has not won a final held at the Allianz Arena.
- •The next Champions League final is set for Estadio Metropolitano.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Munich bids for 2028 men's Champions League final
"Munich is again bidding to host the men's Champions League final and wants to stage European club football's showpiece match as early as 2028, the city council said on Wednesday. Munich last hosted the Champions League final in 2025 when Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0.
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