UEFA has made the decision to reopen the bidding process for stadiums to host the 2027 Champions League final. This comes after the original venue, the San Siro in Milan, was stripped of the opportunity due to concerns over redevelopment work potentially affecting the event.
Following the uncertainty surrounding the San Siro, AC Milan and Inter Milan are now considering the possibility of constructing a new stadium in the same area. The final decision on the new host stadium for the 2027 final is set to be announced in May or June of 2025.
In addition to this announcement, the UEFA Executive Committee meeting also saw changes to the organization’s solidarity funding. The ‘big five’ European leagues, including the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga, have agreed to cap their solidarity payments at 10 million euros per season until the 2026-27 season.
This new agreement represents an increase of 1.5 million euros from the previous cycle, with a total of 308 million euros to be distributed among clubs not involved in European competitions. The aim of this funding is to promote competitive balance across Europe’s top division leagues, ensuring that clubs that do not participate in European competitions still receive financial support.
Moreover, during the meeting, UEFA also finalized its women’s football strategy for the years 2024 to 2030. While specific details of the strategy have not yet been disclosed, this decision demonstrates UEFA’s commitment to further developing and promoting women’s football in the coming years.
Overall, the reopening of the bidding process for the 2027 Champions League final and the changes to solidarity funding reflect UEFA’s ongoing efforts to enhance and improve European football across various levels. With these developments in place, football fans can look forward to an exciting and competitive future for the sport.
