2027 UEFA Champions League Final Set for Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid
2027 UEFA Champions League Final to be Held at Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League final is scheduled for Saturday, 5 June 2027, and will take place at Atlético de Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano.
Venue History and Location
This event marks the second time the Estadio Metropolitano hosts the Champions League final. It previously held the 2019 final when Liverpool defeated Tottenham 2-0. The stadium has been Atlético de Madrid’s home ground since 2017 and is situated in the Rosas neighbourhood of Madrid.
Madrid will host its sixth European club competition final with this game, second only to London. The iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabéu hosted finals in 1957, 1969, 1980, and 2010.
Match Timing and Format
The 2027 final concludes the 72nd season of Europe's top club tournament and the 35th under the UEFA Champions League name. If the match is tied after regular time, two 15-minute periods of extra time will be played. Should the deadlock persist, a penalty shoot-out will decide the winner.
About Estadio Metropolitano
The stadium replaced Vicente Calderón as Atlético’s home and honors the original Estadio Metropolitano, used by the club until 1966. Opened on 16 September 2017, it saw Antoine Griezmann score the first goal in a 1-0 victory over Málaga.
- Capacity: Approximately 70,000
- Location: Avenida Luis Aragonés, northeast Madrid
- Transportation: Accessible via subway line 7, Estadio Metropolitano station
- Environmental Features: LED lighting, solar panels, recycled rainwater irrigation
- Special Notes: First stadium worldwide to be 100% LED-lit
The venue also hosted the 2019 Champions League final and has been shortlisted to host matches during the 2030 FIFA World Cup. It serves multiple purposes including rugby union games, boxing, and music concerts.
Champions League Trophy and Rewards
The trophy is 73.5 cm tall and weighs 7.5 kg, designed by Jürg Stadelmann who noted, "Everybody in football is keen to get their hands on it."
The winning team earns the right to compete in the 2027 UEFA Super Cup against the Europa League winners. Additionally, they receive automatic entry into the league phase of the 2027/28 Champions League if they have not already qualified through their domestic leagues.
