UEFA has reopened the bidding process for the 2027 Champions League final after Milan was stripped of hosting rights.
The San Siro stadium was initially chosen as the venue for the prestigious event, but European football’s governing body withdrew the selection after Milan officials could not provide assurances that planned redevelopment work would not disrupt the match.
AC Milan and Inter Milan are considering building a new stadium in the San Siro area, which influenced UEFA’s decision to reconsider the venue.
The new host stadium for the 2027 final is expected to be announced in May or June 2025.
The decision was made during a UEFA Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, where other important decisions were also taken. Notably, changes were agreed upon regarding the organisation’s solidarity funding system.
Europe’s “big five” leagues— the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Bundesliga—agreed to cap their solidarity payments at €10 million (£8.3 million) per season through the 2026-27 season. This is an increase of €1.5 million from the previous cycle, and a total of €308 million (£256.3 million) will now be shared among clubs not participating in European competitions, a significant jump from the previous €177.2 million (£147.4 million).
UEFA explained that the funds are intended to support competitive balance across Europe’s top division leagues, where some clubs benefit from additional revenue streams due to participation in European competitions.
