The UEFA It is already working on venues for its excellent club competition for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Specifically for the venues for the final of Champions Leagueas well as the stadiums that will host the finals of the other two European club competitions: european league and Conference League.
The period granted to national federations to present their candidacies has been extended until July 17. Request that the clubs themselves must support. On that day, UEFA member associations must confirm their intention to submit a bid. The request will be executed on the 26th of the same month.
The tender procedure is divided into three stages:
– Initial phase (May – July 2023)
– Tender dossier development phase (July 2023 – February 2024)
– Evaluation phase (February – May 2024).
UEFA has set the dates for the grand final of European football. They are on May 30, 2026 and June 5, 2027. In the case of the Europa League, it will be held on May 20, 2026 and May 26, 2027. In the case of the Conference, it is scheduled for May 27, 2026. May 2026 and June 2, 2027. This proposal also includes the proposal for the Women’s Champions League, scheduled for May 22, 23 or 24, 2026 and May 21, 22 and 23, 2027.
Mandatory criteria for stadiums wishing to host
In their declaration of interest, national associations interested in submitting a bid must provide some basic information about the host city and the proposed stadium. In addition, the playing surface of the proposed stadium should measure 105 m long and 68 m wide and be made of natural grass. Stadiums must have a minimum capacity of seventy thousand spectators. In the case of the Europa League, the stadium must have a capacity of between 40,000 and 60,000 spectators. For the Conference, a capacity between 30,000 and 60,000 is required. The same goes for the Women’s Champions League. Interested National Associations may submit only one candidacy file (ie with a venue) per competition end.
Source: La Verdad
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