Cardiff’s Principality Stadium has been chosen to host the 2029 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, bringing one of European football’s most prestigious fixtures to Wales.
The 73,931-capacity venue previously staged the men’s Champions League final in 2017, when Real Madrid faced Juventus. Eight years later, the stadium will welcome some of the finest women’s football teams in Europe.
Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Noel Mooney welcomed the announcement, describing it as a significant development for Welsh football, particularly the women’s game.
The decision comes nine years after Cardiff City Stadium hosted the 2017 Women’s Champions League final. Lyon defeated Paris Saint-Germain in that match after a goalless contest remained undecided through extra time before Lyon prevailed in the penalty shootout.
To comply with UEFA’s sponsorship regulations, Principality Stadium will be referred to as the National Stadium of Wales during the 2029 final.
Mooney believes the event could create a long-term legacy for women’s and girls’ football across the country. Rather than being viewed as a one-day occasion, he hopes the final will help accelerate the continued growth and development of the sport in Wales.
Principality Stadium Set for Another Major Football Event
The stadium is the largest venue in Wales and is owned by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU). Earlier this year, it hosted the FA Community Shield, where Premier League champions Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-0.
WRU group chief executive Abi Tierney also described the 2029 final announcement as an important moment for women’s sport in Wales and across Europe.
She said the decision would bring a major global football occasion to Cardiff while highlighting the progress of the women’s game. Tierney also noted that the expanding popularity of women’s sport continues to encourage new generations of players and supporters.
The final is expected to provide a major platform for showcasing women’s football and could further strengthen Cardiff’s reputation as a host city for elite sporting events.
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UEFA Confirms More European Final Venues
UEFA has also announced the host venues for several upcoming European club finals.
Munich will stage the 2028 men’s Champions League final, while Barcelona’s Camp Nou will host the 2029 edition. The Barcelona final will take place three decades after Manchester United defeated Bayern Munich in the city in the memorable 1999 final.
The 2028 Women’s Champions League final will be held at Parc Olympic Lyonnais.
In the Europa League, Bucharest’s National Arena has been selected for the 2028 final, with Belgrade’s National Stadium set to host the event in 2029.
The 2028 Conference League final will take place at Juventus Stadium in Turin, while Budapest’s Puskas Arena will stage the 2029 final.
Upcoming UEFA Finals
UEFA Champions League
- 2028: Munich Football Arena, Munich
- 2029: Camp Nou, Barcelona
UEFA Women’s Champions League
- 2028: Parc Olympic Lyonnais, Lyon-Décines
- 2029: National Stadium of Wales, Cardiff
UEFA Europa League
- 2028: National Arena, Bucharest
- 2029: National Stadium Serbia, Belgrade
UEFA Conference League
- 2028: Juventus Stadium, Turin
- 2029: Puskas Arena, Budapest
UEFA Super Cup
- 2027: Johan Cruyff ArenA, Amsterdam
- 2028: Astana Arena, Astana
