Bayern Munich Excited to Host 2028 Champions League Final at Allianz Arena
The Allianz Arena will once again be in the spotlight as UEFA awarded Munich the privilege of hosting the 2028 Champions League final. For Bayern Munich, this news carries weight, offering another chance to present their home stadium on Europe's biggest club football stage.
Club Leadership Reacts
Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of FC Bayern, expressed enthusiasm about the announcement. He emphasized Munich’s status as a global sports destination and what the city brings to the event.
This is fantastic news for us: The Allianz Arena, FC Bayern, and Munich stand for international appeal, genuine hospitality, and the highest organizational quality. UEFA knows this, and sports fans from all over the world experience it. We are delighted to be hosting the Champions League Final for the third time, following 2012 and 2025. We want to offer fans another exceptional experience and showcase Munich as a cosmopolitan, sports-loving, and exceptionally well-prepared host city. Such a major event can also provide important impetus for our bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, which we at FC Bayern wholeheartedly support. We will demonstrate once again: Munich is capable of hosting top-level sports.
Dreesen’s remarks highlight how the final ties into Munich's broader plans, including its campaign to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This major event offers a platform to demonstrate the city's infrastructure and hospitality to an international audience.
City Officials Welcome the Announcement
Munich Mayor Dominik Krause also praised UEFA’s decision, noting the trust placed in the city so soon after hosting the 2025 final.
The fact that UEFA is placing its trust in Munich again, just three years after hosting the 2025 final, is a special honor for our city. Munich stands for great sporting moments, excellent infrastructure, and enthusiastic fans. We look forward to welcoming guests from all over the world again in 2028 and celebrating a football festival together.
The Host Club’s Dream
For Bayern Munich supporters, the excitement goes beyond simply hosting. The ultimate hope is to see the club qualify and compete in the final at their own stadium. Playing on home turf during such a prestigious night would deliver an unmatched advantage.
