Overview
- The Council of Ministers approved the Spanish government’s backing for the two bids on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, following a proposal from Minister Milagros Tolón and a request from the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
- Bilbao’s proposal names San Mamés as the planned venue for the 2028 Women's Champions League final and Barcelona’s nomination specifies the new Spotify Camp Nou for the 2029 Men's Champions League final.
- UEFA remains the final decision-maker and will select host cities in September 2026 as part of its formal bid-evaluation process.
- Bilbao’s candidacy for the 2028 women’s final will compete with bids from Lyon, Basel and Istanbul for UEFA’s award.
- The government endorsement advances each city’s formal paperwork and planning but does not guarantee selection, and it may allow local organizers to move forward with preparatory steps such as event planning, stadium arrangements and bids for related hospitality and transport work.