Allianz Arena to Host 2028 Champions League Final for Third Time
Allianz Arena to Host 2028 Champions League Final
After previously hosting in 2012 and 2025, the Allianz Arena, home to FC Bayern München, will welcome the men's Champions League final once again in May 2028. The UEFA executive committee approved Munich City Council's bid, confirming the final is scheduled for 27 May 2028.
This will mark the third time the stadium has staged Europe's most prestigious club football match, just three years after its last successful event in 2025. The festivities around the final will span 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 stand for international appeal, real hospitality and the highest organisational standards. UEFA knows that, and sports fans from around the world experience that. We are pleased to be the hosts of the Champions League final for the third time after 2012 and 2025. We want to provide the fans with another incredible experience, and present Munich as a cosmopolitan, sports-loving and ideally equipped host city. Such a big event can also give an important boost to the bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which we as FC Bayern are fully supporting. We will once again show that Munich knows how to do big sporting events."
Munich Mayor Dominik Krause added: "The fact that UEFA has put its trust in Munich again, just three years after the 2025 final, is a special honour for our city. Munich is synonymous with great sporting moments, excellent facilities and passionate fans. We look forward to welcoming guests from all over the world again in 2028 and celebrating a festival of football together."
Munich’s History with the Champions League Final
The 2028 final will be the sixth time Munich hosts the premier European club competition’s finale. Previous occasions include 1979, 1993, and 1997 at the Olympiastadion, along with the more recent events at Allianz Arena in 2012 and 2025.
Current Season Update
FC Bayern started this year’s Champions League campaign strongly, showing patience and determination as they aim for glory once again.
