Where is the Champions League Final? All your questions answered.
Are you last-minute Google searching for questions like when is the champions league final, who is in it, and where you can find tickets? You’re not the only one. Fans from all over the world are trying to get in to this awesome sporting event. Whether you’re just researching around or are seriously considering going, we have all the facts here.
Here at Xenia events, we specialize in making amazing travel packages to help you experience life and its events to the fullest. We offer personalized travel packages for the Champions League Final also, so we know all about it. Here are some questions on the Champions League Final you might have, and our answers.
What is the Champions League Final?
The Champions League Final is the final match to be held for the season of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) Champions League. The Champions League is one of the most exciting sporting events in the world and has been going on all across Europe since 1955. But don’t be thrown off by the European in the name—for this big event, fans from all over the world will be coming in to watch their favorite players compete for the title of the ultimate champion.
When is the Champions League Final?
The last match of the 2022-2023 Champions League has been set to play on June 10, 2023. This is a great date to have an event in Istanbul, because there are many amazing sights and things to do in Istanbul as well as the surrounding areas. Many changes as far as time goes have have yet to be determined, but the traditional kickoff time changed last year. Instead of being at 20:45 CEST, it was at about to 21:00 CEST. For those who don’t use 24 hour time, assuming you are adjusted to the time zone, this was at about 9pm for your body clock.
Where is the Champions League Final?
The Champions League Final will be held at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Başakşehir district of Istanbul, Turkey. The stadium is named after the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. It is the largest capacity stadium in the country with approx 76,000 people and a field size of 105 m × 68 m (115 yd × 74 yd). The beautiful city of Istanbul has a population of 15.6 million making it the largest European city and a major tourist desitnation.
A Second final at Atatürk
Istanbul will host the decisive match of the former Champions Cup—now the Champions League—for the second time.
During the final match in 2005, Liverpool beat Milan, having come back from 3-0 down at half time. Steven Gerrard, Liverpool’s captain, was named as Footballer of the Year for his key role in the final and throughout the Champions League season. The 2005 Champions League final is often regarded as one of the best games in the history of the tournament.
A multisport stadium
The Turkish professional football team, Karagümrük, uses the Atatürk Olympic stadium as their home. The stadium was orginally built for Turkey’s bid for the 2008 Olympic Games, but the games were awarded to Beijing, China instead.
Who is playing the Champions League Final?
The teams are yet to be determined. The season is in Round 16 and is bound to be an exciting season as the matches continue. The strongest clubs at the moment are Liverpool and Bayern Munich. They will do their best to continue fighting and hopefully make it to the grand finale. As in previous years, other favorites to make it to the final are Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
LiverPool also found success in Istanbul
In the 2004-2005 Champions League final played by Liverpool of England and Milan of Italy, Liverpool defeated Milan on penalties in the final.
Is it worth it to go in person?
Seeing a sporting event, and especially one that’s as big as a final, is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. At Xenia Events, we love events and moments that make life special, so we often like to say that every day is different from the next, and every event is going to be different and unique year to year, so they’re all worth experiencing. But in all honesty, any final of a sporting event is to die for!
If you’ve never visited Turkey, it will be even more worth it to see this match in person, as you can explore a new city, country, or even culture, depending on your past experience. Not only that, but taking someone with you to bond with on this adventure is an amazing way to create or strengthen friends, romances, and more.
With Xenia events, we give you whatever type of experience you desire. If you want your trip surrounding your visit to this event to be calming, we can organize that. If you want to do some adventurous things, we know where to look. Going to the Champions League Final is worth it not just because of the amazing time you’ll have at the game, but also because of the amazing time you’ll have getting to it, hanging out around it, and everywhere in between. And the best part is, with a travel company, the experience is exactly what you want to make it.
What else can I do while I’m in town?
Of course, there will be many sports-related and UEFA-related events happening around town in the days leading up to and after the event. There are many festivals, before and after-parties, and even a thrilling opening ceremony if you’re a true UEFA fanatic.
However, you don’t just have to keep your head in the game the whole time. Istanbul, Turkey is always full of life, especially at the time of year during the final.
Okay, I’m in! Who should I contact about getting to the Champions League Final?
Here at Xenia events, we know how to best take care of all your vacation needs. Contact us to ensure that you get the best tickets, hotels, transportation, and overall care as you go through this amazing opportunity to see the 2022-23 Champions League Final.
If you’re not ready to have a chat with us yet and want to see exactly what a travel package for the Champions League Final would look like, you can see our information page for the event here.