UEFA Announces 2027 Champions League Finals in Madrid and Warsaw

UEFA has confirmed that the finals of the 2027 men’s and women’s Champions League will take place in Madrid and Warsaw, respectively. The announcement was made on Thursday following a meeting of the Executive Committee in Tirana. The men’s final will be held at the Estadio Metropolitano, home to Atletico Madrid, while the women’s final is set for the National Stadium in Warsaw.

As part of the announcement, UEFA also revealed that the 2026 men’s Champions League final will occur at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, and the women’s final will take place at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo. Furthermore, the UEFA Super Cup match for the upcoming year is scheduled to be hosted in Salzburg, Austria.

Despite this significant news, UEFA did not reach a decision on proposals from LaLiga and Serie A to host league matches outside their home countries. These suggestions are aimed at expanding the reach of European football but have faced scrutiny. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had previously granted Serie A approval for AC Milan to face Como in Perth, Australia. Meanwhile, LaLiga is seeking to relocate Villarreal’s match against Barcelona to Miami in December, following approval from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

UEFA stated, “The Executive Committee discussed the requests from the RFEF and FIGC to approve the playing of one domestic league match each outside the home country, in particular outside the UEFA territory.” The organization acknowledged the importance of this issue and expressed a commitment to consult all stakeholders, including fans, before making a final decision.

Concerns from supporters’ groups across Europe have emerged, with many labeling these proposals as “absurd.” Critics argue that moving domestic matches abroad undermines the integrity of competitions for short-term financial benefits.

UEFA’s balanced approach reflects its responsibility to consider the views of all parties involved, including fans who are central to the sport. As discussions continue, it remains clear that the future of international domestic matches will need careful navigation, balancing commercial interests with the traditions of European football.