FC Barcelona, along with the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia, has officially submitted a bid to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the redeveloped Spotify Camp Nou. The proposal also eyes the 2030 FIFA World Cup final at the same venue. UEFA is now evaluating the bid based on infrastructure, transport, and organizational capacity.
Barcelona's ambitious bid marks a significant step in the club's efforts to position Spotify Camp Nou as a premier venue for global football events. The submission, made jointly by FC Barcelona, the city council, and regional government, has entered UEFA's preliminary assessment phase. This process follows official protocols for hosting finals of UEFA's top club competitions, focusing on factors like sports infrastructure, transport connectivity, hotel capacity, and the city's ability to manage a worldwide spectacle.
A key requirement for the bid's success is the timely completion of the ongoing Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring full UEFA certification by 2029. The stadium aims to host the Champions League final that year, followed by the World Cup in 2030. The Barcelona City Council's governing commission has approved the Host City Agreement, affirming the city's readiness. The Government of Catalonia has endorsed the project, stating that "Barcelona and FC Barcelona represent one of the strongest bids in the entire selection process."
The city's track record bolsters the candidacy, with experience from the Olympic Games, previous European cup finals, and international matches. However, competition is stiff: UEFA received 15 expressions of interest for club competition finals from 2028 to 2029. Spotify Camp Nou's main rival for the 2029 final is London's Wembley Stadium, a venue with a storied history of hosting Champions League deciders.
Candidates must submit full technical and organizational dossiers by early June 2026, with the UEFA Executive Committee set to decide in September 2026. This timeline allows Barcelona to showcase detailed operational, technical, and commercial plans.
