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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 18: A general exterior view of Camp Nou as construction work is seen on redevelopments of of the stadium ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Barcelona have announced they are bidding to host the 2029 Champions League final at Camp Nou.
The Catalans have issued a statement to confirm their intentions and have explained why they should be handed the showpiece event.
“The bid highlights Barcelona as a city with proven experience in hosting major international events and the Spotify Camp Nou as a world-class stadium.
“With a long-standing history linked to the biggest stages of international football and currently undergoing a profound transformation that will position it among the most modern, innovative and iconic sporting venues in the world, the Spotify Camp Nou meets all the conditions to become the ideal stage for a UEFA Champions League final.
“The venue has historically been recognised by UEFA as a top-category stadium and is the largest in Europe by capacity.”
The renovation work at Camp Nou is expected to be completed by 2029 and will see capacity rise to 104,600.
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Yet Barcelona’s bid isn’t the only one received by UEFA. Wembley Stadium is also in the running, with a decision expected in the coming months.
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