Host selection On 17 May 2023, UEFA opened the bidding process for the final, which was held in parallel with that of the
2027 final. Interested bidders could bid for either one or both of the finals. Additionally, bidding associations could only be appointed one UEFA final in a given year. The proposed venues had to include natural grass and be ranked as a
UEFA category four stadium, with a gross capacity of 30,000 to 60,000 preferred. The bidding timeline was as follows: • 17 May 2023: Applications formally invited • 17 July 2023: Closing date for registering intention to bid • 26 July 2023: Bid requirements made available to bidders • 15 November 2023: Submission of preliminary bid dossier • 21 February 2024: Submission of final bid dossier • 22 May 2024: Appointment of host UEFA announced on 18 July 2023 that six associations had expressed interest in hosting the 2026 and 2027 finals during the first bidding process. The Red Bull Arena was selected as the venue by the UEFA Executive Committee during their meeting in
Dublin, Republic of Ireland, on 22 May 2024. ==Match==