FAI Bids for 2029 Women's Champions League Final in Dublin

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The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has officially launched a bid to host the 2029 Women's Champions League final at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. This follows the FAI's expression of interest to UEFA in October and a preliminary bid submitted in February. The bid is supported by the Irish Government and Dublin City Council, aligning with Dublin's history of hosting major sporting events such as the 2011 and 2024 Europa League finals. The Aviva Stadium, with a capacity of 51,700, is also slated to host seven matches during Euro 2028. FAI chief executive David Courell highlighted Ireland's strong ties to the UEFA Women's Champions League, noting that players like Emma Byrne, Ciara Grant, Yvonne Tracy, and Katie McCabe have all been winners in the competition. "We want to bring its showpiece event to Dublin to inspire the current and next generation of girls," Courell stated. Hosting the final would be an opportunity to leverage the growth of women's football in Ireland. In addition to Dublin, Cardiff's Principality Stadium, Parc Olympique Lyonnais, and St Jakob-Park in Basel have shown interest in hosting either the 2028 or 2029 finals. UEFA will announce the chosen venues for the 2028 and 2029 finals in September.