When and where will the 2025 Conference League final be held?
The fourth edition of the UEFA Conference League reaches its climax on Wednesday 28th May, as Chelsea and Real Betis lock horns at the impressive Wrocław Stadium.
After surging to the summit of the league phase table, Chelsea navigated beyond FC Copenhagen, Legia Warsaw and Djurgården to progress to a third continental final in seven years. Real Betis have weaved a more arduous path to Wrocław, suffering three defeats en route to the semi-final before defeating Fiorentina in a nerve-shredding tie. The Andulusians have already played twice on Polish soil this term, narrowly losing to Legia Warsaw on the opening matchday before drawing with reigning Ekstraklasa champions Jagiellonia Białystok in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.
Located in the Fabryczna district on the north-western outskirts of Poland’s third-largest city, Wrocław Stadium opened in September 2011 after an eighteen-month construction programme. The venue’s first-ever fixture took place in front of a sell-out crowd, as 42,771 spectators watched new tenants Śląsk Wrocław edge past Lechia Gdańsk. Having been built as part of Poland’s preparations for the 2012 European Championships, the dome-shape arena hosted three group stage matches – all of which involved Group A participants Czech Republic – throughout the tournament.
Wrocław Stadium intermittently hosts the Polish national team, but hasn’t witnessed an international fixture since the visit of Wales in June 2022. On that occasion, the home side ran out 2-1 winners in a UEFA Nations League clash.
The 2025 Conference League final will kick off at 8.00pm (BST), the same time as the competition’s previous three finals.
Dates and venues of the other major European finals in 2025:
UEFA Champions League: Allianz Arena, Munich (Saturday 31st May, 8.00pm)
Tie: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Milan
UEFA Europa League: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao (Wednesday 21st May, 8.00pm)
Tie: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United
Women’s UEFA Champions League: Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon (Saturday 24th May, 5.00pm)
Tie: Arsenal vs. Barcelona
When and where will the 2026 Conference League final be held?
RB Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena will stage the 2026 Conference League final next summer, having previously hosted fixtures in two major international competitions.
The Saxony-based venue witnessed five World Cup matches back in 2006, as 32 nations contested the eighteenth edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament. Almost two decades later, the European Championships rolled into town. After welcoming fans from Portugal, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, France, Croatia and Italy during the group stages of the quadrennial continental competition, the Red Bull Arena was the setting for Turkey’s Round of 16 victory over Austria.
Opened in November 2004, the stadium was originally occupied by regional division outfit FC Sachsen Leipzig before Red Bull’s acquisition of SSV Markranstädt’s playing licence. Having been constructed within the crumbling shell of the iconic Zentralstadion, the venue retained this name throughout the early years of its existence. RB Leipzig’s arrival in 2010 pre-empted a change in title, and the era of the Red Bull Arena was born.
In addition to being the largest football stadium in eastern Germany, the Red Bull Arena also doubles-up as a high-profile concert venue. Award-winning artists such as Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Coldplay, and Bruce Springsteen have all performed at RB Leipzig’s spectacular home.
Although the kick-off time for the 2026 Conference League final is yet to be confirmed, we know it will take place on Wednesday 27th May.
Dates and venues of the other major European finals in 2026 (kick-off times TBC):
UEFA Champions League: Puskás Aréna, Budapest (Saturday 30th May)
UEFA Europa League: Beşiktaş Stadium, Istanbul (Wednesday 20th May)
Women’s UEFA Champions League: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo (Friday 22nd May)
When and where will the 2027 Conference League final be held?
A year after hosting the 2026 UEFA Europa League showpiece, the Beşiktaş Stadium will welcome the following season’s two Conference League finalists. The home of Turkish giants Beşiktaş, the intimidating arena is situated on the western banks of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul’s European quarter.
After almost three years of construction at an approximate cost of €110m (£92.5m), the Beşiktaş Stadium staged its maiden fixture as the Black Eagles met Bursaspor in a crucial league meeting. The hosts would claim a vital three points after winning by the odd goal in five, as they continued their match towards a fourteenth Süper Lig title.
The 42,590-seater stadium was the venue for the 2019 UEFA Super Cup, which saw a female referee officiate a major European final for the very first time. French whistler Stéphanie Frappart managed proceedings as Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea went toe-to-toe in an absorbing contest. After a Sadio Mané double and clinical strikes from Olivier Giroud and Jorginho, Spanish stopper Adrián saved Tammy Abraham’s tame spot-kick to ensure Liverpool secured a thirteenth continental trophy.
The 2027 Conference League final is scheduled for Wednesday 2nd June, with its accompanying kick-off time to be announced in due course.
Dates and venues of the other major European finals in 2027 (kick-off times TBC):
UEFA Champions League: Venue yet to be announced. Two UEFA member associations are reported to have placed bids tohost the final, with the following stadiums proposed: Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid), Baku Olympic Stadium (Baku)
The outcome of the tendering process is expected to be announced soon.
UEFA Europa League: Waldstadion, Frankfurt (Wednesday 26th May)
Women’s UEFA Champions League: Venue yet to be announced. Four UEFA member associations have placed bids to host the final, with the following stadiums proposed: Stadion Narodowy (Warsaw), Camp Nou (Barcelona), St. Jakob-Park (Basel), Millennium Stadium (Cardiff)
The outcome of the tendering process is expected to be announced soon