Bucharest to host 2028 UEFA Europa League final at Arena Națională

UEFA Europa League Arena Națională Bucharest Răzvan Burleanu sports diplomacy

The UEFA Executive Committee has officially designated Bucharest as the host city for the 2028 UEFA Europa League final. The match will take place at the Arena Națională, marking the second time the stadium hosts this European final, following the 2012 event where Atletico Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao.

Romanian Football Federation (FRF) President Răzvan Burleanu hailed the decision as a significant act of sports diplomacy and a unique opportunity to accelerate professional football in the country. The successful bid was a collaborative effort involving the FRF, the Bucharest City Hall, and the Romanian Government.

In preparation for the event, Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu announced an extensive modernization program for the Arena Națională. Planned works include structural repairs, roof maintenance, the installation of a new video wall, and upgrades to broadcasting and media systems. The city will also implement urban management and mobility plans to facilitate supporter movement from Henri Coandă International Airport to the stadium.

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Arena Națională · Bucharest · Ciprian Ciucu · Romanian Football Federation · Răzvan Burleanu · UEFA

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[● 3 SOURCES] The decision was announced on Tuesday, September 15. www.puterea.ro · www.romaniatv.net · www.ordinea.ro
[● 5 SOURCES] Răzvan Burleanu described the event as an act of sports diplomacy that will strengthen Romania's national brand. www.puterea.ro · www.romaniatv.net · www.ordinea.ro · www.radiomures.ro · www.europafm.ro
[DISPUTED] The UEFA Executive Committee selected Bucharest to host the 2028 Europa League final. www.puterea.ro · www.romaniatv.net · www.ordinea.ro · politik.md · www.radiomures.ro · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The final will be held at the Arena Națională in Bucharest. www.puterea.ro · www.romaniatv.net · www.ordinea.ro · politik.md · www.radiomures.ro · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 2029 Europa League final will be hosted in Belgrade at the National Stadium of Serbia. www.ordinea.ro
[● 5 SOURCES] The Arena Națională previously hosted the Europa League final in 2012, where Atletico Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-0. www.puterea.ro · www.romaniatv.net · www.ordinea.ro · politik.md · www.radiomures.ro
[● 4 SOURCES] Răzvan Burleanu stated the selection is a unique opportunity for the acceleration of professional football in Romania. www.puterea.ro · www.romaniatv.net · www.ordinea.ro · www.europafm.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] The bid for the 2028 or 2029 final was supported by the Romanian Football Federation, the Bucharest City Hall, and the Romanian Government. www.ordinea.ro · politik.md
[● 2 SOURCES] The Bucharest City Hall will undertake modernization works at Arena Națională, including repairs to the structure and roof, and upgrading the video wall and broadcasting systems. www.money.ro · www.obiectiv.info