Barcelona Secures Spanish Government Approval to Host 2029 Champions League Final

FC Barcelona has received official approval from the Spanish government to host the 2028-2029 UEFA Champions League final at Spotify Camp Nou. This is a crucial step to overcome all necessary domestic hurdles, enabling the club to submit its official bid to UEFA before the deadline of June 10.

This government endorsement follows the Spanish Football Federation's prior approval for the Catalan club to host this prominent sporting event at its historic home. The club plans to submit its comprehensive application in the coming days, aiming to bring major finals back to its stadium, an event that has been absent since 1999, as the club seeks to enhance its continental presence.

The timeline for this bid is linked to the progress of the Espai Barça project, which involves extensive renovations to ensure the stadium is fully operational by the summer of 2028. All construction work is expected to be completed a full year before the anticipated final. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Wembley Stadium in London, the British capital, also plans to compete for the honor of hosting the same edition.

Spotify Camp Nou last hosted a Champions League final at the end of the last century when Manchester United famously defeated Bayern Munich to lift the trophy. In a related context, UEFA had previously confirmed that Atlético Madrid's Cívitas Metropolitano stadium was chosen to host the final match of the 2026-2027 season.