Barcelona confirm bid to host 2029 Champions League final

Spanish giant Barcelona have announced they are bidding to host the 2029 Champions League final at Camp Nou.

Barcelona are back playing football in front of their fans at Camp Nou but there are still some works to be done before the stadium can be completed.

The renovation work at Camp Nou is expected to be completed by 2029 and will see capacity rise to 104,600.

Despite this, the Catalans have issued a statement to confirm their intentions and have explained why they should be handed the showpiece event.

General view inside the Camp Nou stadium prior a La Liga match. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

“The bid highlights Barcelona as a city with proven experience in hosting major international events and the Spotify Camp Nou as a world-class stadium.

“With a long-standing history linked to the biggest stages of international football and currently undergoing a profound transformation that will position it among the most modern, innovative and iconic sporting venues in the world, the Spotify Camp Nou meets all the conditions to become the ideal stage for a UEFA Champions League final.

“The venue has historically been recognised by UEFA as a top-category stadium and is the largest in Europe by capacity.”

Barcelona’s bid isn’t the only one received by UEFA, Wembley Stadium is also in the running, with a decision expected in the coming months.