# Munich and Bucharest host major UEFA event bids > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/munich-international-sporting-event-bids > Updated: 2026-09-16T20:03:35.000Z. Sources: 229. Developments: 5. Munich is pursuing bids to host several major international sporting events. The Munich City Council has approved a bid for the 2028 UEFA Champions League Final at the Allianz Arena, with a planned fan festival in Olympiapark. To support this, the city has budgeted millions of euros for security, marketing, and shuttle services, citing potential tourism revenue and the city’s long-term Olympic ambitions. Simultaneously, German athletics stars have expressed interest in Munich hosting the World Athletics Championships in either 2029 or 2031. In September 2026, UEFA officially announced host venues for various European club competition finals. The 2028 UEFA Champions League final is confirmed for the Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena), marking its third time hosting the event. The 2029 final will be held at Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou, which is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project; the stadium is expected to reach a capacity of 105,000 fans upon completion in late 2027 or 2028. Regarding the Europa League, Bucharest’s Arena Națională has been selected to host the 2028 final, while Belgrade’s National Stadium will host the 2029 final. Romanian Football Federation President Răzvan Burleanu described the Bucharest selection as a “unique window of opportunity” for the country’s football development and a significant act of sports diplomacy. In response, Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu announced an extensive modernization program for the Arena Națională, including structural repairs, roof maintenance, and new media systems, alongside urban mobility plans to assist supporters traveling from Henri Coandă International Airport. ## Claims - The 2029 Europa League final will be held at the National Stadium in Belgrade. (disputed by 13 sources) - The UEFA Executive Committee selected Bucharest to host the 2028 Europa League final. (disputed by 7 sources) - The UEFA Executive Committee met in Thessaloniki. (corroborated by 25 sources) - The 2028 Champions League final will be held at the Munich Football Arena (Allianz Arena). (corroborated by 18 sources) - The 2029 Champions League final will be held at Camp Nou in Barcelona. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The Nations League will transition from four leagues to three leagues of 18 teams each starting in the 2028/29 season. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The 2028 Women’s Champions League final will be held at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The 2029 Women’s Champions League final will be held in Cardiff. (corroborated by 12 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Munich and Barcelona selected for 2028 and 2029 Champions League finals UEFA has announced that the Munich Football Arena will host the 2028 Champions League final, while Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou will host the 2029 final. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/munich-and-barcelona-selected-for-2028-and-2029-champions-league-finals ### 2026-09-15: Bucharest to host 2028 UEFA Europa League final at Arena Națională Bucharest has been selected by UEFA to host the 2028 Europa League final at the Arena Națională. The city will undergo stadium modernization and infrastructure upgrades to prepare for the event. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bucharest-to-host-2028-uefa-europa-league-final-at-arena-naional ### 2026-09-15: UEFA rejects Parc des Princes bid for Europa League finals UEFA has rejected France's bid to host the 2028 and 2029 Europa League finals at the Parc des Princes, selecting Bucharest and Belgrade as the host cities instead. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uefa-rejects-parc-des-princes-bid-for-europa-league-finals ### 2026-09-14: UEFA announces club final venues for 2027-2029 and Nations League reforms UEFA has announced host venues for major club finals through 2029, including the Champions League in Munich (2028) and Barcelona (2029), alongside Nations League format reforms. 199 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nairobi-munich-and-barcelona-selected-for-major-sporting-events ### 2026-08-18: Munich bids to host 2028 UEFA Champions League Final Munich has approved a bid to host the 2028 UEFA Champions League Final at the Allianz Arena, aiming to leverage the economic benefits and international prestige seen during its 2025 hosting. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/munich-bids-to-host-2028-uefa-champions-league-final --- Cite as: Munich and Bucharest host major UEFA event bids. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/munich-international-sporting-event-bids