FC Barcelona, alongside the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia, has officially submitted an initial bid to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou. The proposal comes as the stadium undergoes major renovations, aiming to restore its status as a premier venue for Europe's top club match. Barcelona is also positioning itself for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final amid competition from Madrid and Morocco.
On February 3, 2026, FC Barcelona announced its intention to bid for the 2029 UEFA Champions League final, submitting initial documentation to UEFA in collaboration with local authorities. The club proposed Barcelona as the host city and Spotify Camp Nou as the venue, subject to UEFA's certification. The full candidacy dossier, including all necessary technical and logistical details, is scheduled for submission by early June 2026. UEFA's Executive Committee will decide in September 2026, with London's Wembley Stadium as the main competitor.
The Spotify Camp Nou, currently under renovation, is expected to reach a capacity of 104,600 to 105,000 spectators upon completion, targeted for late 2026 to 2028. This would mark the stadium's third Champions League final, following the 1989 match where AC Milan defeated Steaua Bucharest and the 1999 dramatic finish with Manchester United beating Bayern Munich 2-1 in stoppage time.
Catalan Sports Minister Berni Álvarez highlighted the bid's potential to position Barcelona and Catalonia as a top destination for global sports events, emphasizing sustainable competitions with social and economic benefits. City Sports Councillor David Escudé noted Barcelona's openness to major events, while Mayor Jaume Collboni expressed enthusiasm: "Barcelona has always had a great ambition to host major sporting events. A few days ago, I told Rafael Louzan, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, that the city would be thrilled and ready to host the 2030 World Cup final."
In parallel, Barcelona has submitted a candidacy to the Royal Spanish Football Federation and FIFA for the 2030 World Cup final, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The renovated Camp Nou's capacity gives it an edge over Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu (84,000 seats), though Morocco's Hassan II Stadium is projected at 115,000. FIFA will decide by 2028, with reports suggesting economic advantages for Barcelona due to higher potential ticket revenue from its larger capacity. Despite RFEF President Rafael Louzan's recent indication favoring Madrid, Barcelona's bid persists, underscoring the city's football heritage and infrastructure.
