Exclusive: UEFA Champions League Final May Move to USA After 2025, Confirms President - "It Is Possible"

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has announced the possibility of the Champions League final being hosted outside of Europe in the future. Despite the fact that every Champions League final to date has been held in Europe, Ceferin is open to the idea of the game being exported to other regions of the world, with the United States being a popular option due to the sport's rising popularity in the country and its potential commercial benefits. According to GOAL, Ceferin revealed in an interview with Men in Blazers that the option of hosting the prestigious match outside Europe has been discussed. Although there are no current plans in place, the UEFA President stated, “It is possible. We started to discuss that, but then one year it is World Cup, 2024 is Euro. This year [the final] is Istanbul, '24 in London, '25 in Munich. And after that, let’s see. It’s possible, it’s possible.” The announcement comes after Real Madrid was crowned winners of the Champions League in 2022 after defeating Manchester City in the final held in Paris, France. This year's final is scheduled to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 28, with the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and the Allianz Arena in Munich hosting the event in 2024 and 2025, respectively. With Ceferin's latest statement, the potential of the Champions League final being hosted in the US after 2025 has sparked interest and discussion among fans and industry experts alike. The possibility of a Champions League final being played across the Atlantic could open up new opportunities for football fans in North America and provide an opportunity for the sport to expand its reach to a wider audience. Football fans in the United States have been passionate about the sport, which has experienced significant growth in popularity in recent years. The number of viewers watching the UEFA Champions League on television in the US has been on the rise, making it one of the most watched competitions in the country. Hosting the Champions League final in the US could, therefore, provide a significant boost to the sport's growth in the region and create new commercial opportunities. It remains to be seen whether UEFA will proceed with the plan, but the possibility of hosting the Champions League final outside Europe after 2025 is an exciting prospect. For now, all eyes will be on Istanbul as this year's final approaches, with fans eagerly anticipating which team will come out on top in the ultimate showdown of European club football.