FC Barcelona is officially finalizing its bid to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the Spotify Camp Nou. With the submission deadline set for this Wednesday, the club is racing to complete its official dossier and send it to UEFA.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona plans to submit their bid either Tuesday or Wednesday. The proposal enjoys broad institutional support, backed by the Spanish Government, the Generalitat of Catalonia, the Barcelona City Council, and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
The competition for the 2029 final has narrowed to two candidates — Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou and London’s Wembley Stadium. UEFA will announce its final decision on September 15 during an Executive Committee meeting.
A Stadium Reborn
Barcelona’s case is built around what will be the largest stadium in Europe. Once the ongoing renovation is complete, the Spotify Camp Nou will boast a planned capacity of 104,600 spectators, making it an undeniable venue for football’s biggest club match.
Should Barcelona win the bid, the Camp Nou would host the Champions League final for the third time in its history. The stadium previously staged the 1989 final (AC Milan 4-0 Steaua București) and the legendary 1999 final (Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich).
Wembley, by contrast, has hosted eight finals. A successful bid would give London’s iconic venue its ninth — including the 1963, 1968, 1971, 1978, and 1992 finals at the original Wembley, plus 2011, 2013, and 2024 at the rebuilt stadium.
The Competition
One potential complication for Barcelona’s bid is that the 2027 final is already scheduled to be held in Spain, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Whether UEFA will be willing to return to Spain just two years later remains one of the key questions leading up to the September decision.
Barcelona’s bid also coincides with the wider redevelopment of the Camp Nou, which the club hopes will return as a premier venue for elite European football. The city’s infrastructure, public transport connections, and historic stadium legacy all strengthen the Catalan capital’s case.
Beyond the men’s final, the Spanish Government is also backing Bilbao’s bid to host the 2028 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, signaling Spain’s ambition to become a regular destination for top-tier European football events.
What This Means for Barcelona
Hosting a Champions League final would bring significant economic benefits to the city, including increased tourism, global media attention, and a major boost for local businesses. For Barcelona fans, it would be a chance to see European football’s showpiece event on home soil for the first time in 40 years.