The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious European club football competition, and the final of this tournament is one of the most watched sporting events in the world. The stadiums that have had the honor of hosting this final are icons of football history. Below are the 10 stadiums that have hosted the most Champions League finals:
10. Old Trafford (Manchester, England)
Finals: 1 (2003)
Capacity: 74,310
Host club: Manchester United
Despite only hosting one final, Old Trafford remains one of the most iconic stadiums in the world.
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9. Atatürk Olympic Stadium (Istanbul, Turkey)
Finals: 2 (2005, 2023)
Capacity: 76,092
Host club: No specific club
The 2005 final between Liverpool and AC Milan at this stadium remains one of the most dramatic finals of all time.
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8. Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)
Finals: 2 (2012, planned 2025)
Capacity: 75,000
Host club: Bayern Munich
One of the most modern stadiums in the world, the Allianz Arena hosted the unforgettable 2012 final and will host it again in 2025.
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7. Hampden Park (Glasgow, Scotland)
Finals: 3 (1960, 1976, 2002)
Capacity: 51,866
Host club: No specific club
The 1960 final between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt remains one of the most famous matches in football history.
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6. Parc des Princes (Paris, France)
Finals: 3 (1956, 1975, 1981)
Capacity: 48,712
Host club: Paris Saint-Germain
This historic stadium was the scene of some of the first finals of Europe’s biggest club competition.
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5. San Siro (Milan, Italy)
Finals: 4 (1965, 1970, 2001, 2016)
Capacity: 75,923
Host club: AC Milan, Inter Milan
Milan’s iconic stadium has hosted several finals that have gone down in history for the emotions they have provided.
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4. Heysel Stadium (Brussels, Belgium)
Finals: 4 (1958, 1966, 1974, 1985)
Capacity: 50,093 (now known as King Baudouin Stadium)
Despite being embroiled in tragedy, Heysel has been a key venue for several major Champions League finals.
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3. Stadio Olimpico (Rome, Italy)
Finals: 4 (1977, 1984, 1996, 2009)
Capacity: 70,634
Host club: Roma, Lazio
The Stadio Olimpico has hosted some epic finals, including dramatic triumphs by Italian teams.
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2. Estadio Bernabéu (Madrid, Spain)
Finals: 5 (1957, 1969, 1980, 2010)
Capacity: 81,044
Host club: Real Madrid
One of the most famous stadiums in the world, the Santiago Bernabéu has been the scene of several historic Champions League finals.
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1. Wembley Stadium (London, England)
Finals: 8 (1963, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1992, 2011, 2013, 2024)
Capacity: 90,000
Host club: No specific club
Wembley is a symbol of English and European football, and has been the venue for many champions.
Each stadium on this list has provided unforgettable moments for fans and players. Over the years, these stadiums continue to be part of the history of European football.
