Where is the UCL Final 2023?

NO trophy in European club football is bigger than the Champions League - and hosting the final has become a badge of honour for most cities.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced UEFA chiefs to strip St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena of earning the rights to host it last season.

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Ataturk Olympic Stadium will host the 2023 Champions League finalCredit: Getty

Resulting in the mantle being passed on to Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

But when is the Champions League final and where is it being held?

When is the 2023 Champions League final?

The final of club football's top-tier European tournament will take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

However, the group stages of the Champions League get underway on Tuesday, September 14, 2022.

Where is the UCL Final 2023?

Where is the UCL Final 2023?

This will be the 68th season of the competition and the 31st since it was renamed from the European Cup to the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid secured their record-breaking 14th triumph in the 2022 final courtesy of Vinicius Jr' 59th-minute strike against Liverpool.

Pre-match build-up and the kick-off times will be confirmed closer to the date.

Where is the 2023 Champions League final being held?

Istanbul, Turkiye has won the rights to host the 2023 Champions League final.

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Liverpool incredibly beat AC Milan in the last final held at Ataturk Olympic StadiumCredit: PA:Press Association

The huge fixture will be played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium and it boasts a seated capacity of approximately 75,000 supporters.

One of the most iconic Champions League finals was played at this stadium which saw Liverpool pull off a sensational comeback against AC Milan before beating them on penalties.

Ataturk Olympic Stadium opened in 2002 and was built to support Turkey's bid to stage the 2008 Olympic Games but it lost out to Beijing National Stadium in China.

However, the Turkey national team uses Ataturk Olympic Stadium as their home venue.

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What do the 2023 Champions League winners get?

Winners of the final will be granted a guaranteed place in the 2023/2024 Champions League competition.

A chance to win the Club World Cup against other teams across the globe.

And they will take on the winners of the Europa League for a chance to secure the UEFA Super Cup just before the new season gets underway.

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Real Madrid won the Champions League last season after beating LiverpoolCredit: Getty

Who has won the Champions League the most?

Real Madrid - 14

AC Milan - 7

Liverpool - 6

Bayern Munich - 6

Barcelona - 5

Ajax - 4

Manchester United and Inter Milan - 3

Benfica, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Porto - 2

Who is hosting the Champions League Final 2023? - The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League season will end at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on June 10, 2023.

UEFA Champions League Final 2023: The Turkish metropolis was supposed to host the 2021 Champions League final. But due to restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Turkish Football Federation and UEFA decided to move the final from Istanbul to Porto.

Where is the Champions League final next year? - Istanbul will host the 2023 UEFA champions league in the year of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey.

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In addition, both parties have agreed to award the UEFA Supercup to Istanbul in August this year. The Supercup pits the winner of the Champions League against the winner of the Europa League.

This is the second major UEFA competition final to be held at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium. Liverpool has beaten AC Milan on penalties at the same venue in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final. The Reds triumphed despite a 3-0 halftime lead; the "Miracle of Istanbul" is considered one of the most sensational comebacks in European soccer history. Now is the time to be the 2023 champions league final location again.

Upcoming Champions League finals

Who will host the next Champions League after Istanbul's most significant European football event? - Originally scheduled to host the final of the 2021 edition, London and Munich will host the 2024 and 2025 editions. UEFA also announced that Dublin and Bilbao will host the women's finals in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

The UEFA Executive Committee declared on June 17, 2020, that Munich would host the 2023 final in its place due to the postponement and relocation of 2021. However, they would host 2023 final because 2021 was last moved from Istanbul. 2025 final would instead be held in Munich.

Champions League finals - Host Cities

  • 2023: Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul
  • 2024: Wembley Stadium in London
  • 2025: Fussball Arena München, Munich

2022/23 Champions League dates

The 68th season of Europe's premier club competition will begin on June 21, 2022, and go through June 2023. It will be the 31st season under UEFA Champions League's new name.

When are the 2023 champions league groups? - As the group stage of Europe's premier competition gets underway, all eyes will soon be on the biggest club football tournament organized by UEFA.

  • · Matchday 1: 6/7 September 2022
  • · Matchday 2: 13/14 September 2022
  • · Matchday 3: 4/5 October 2022
  • · Matchday 4: 11/12 October 2022
  • · Matchday 5: 25/26 October 2022
  • · Matchday 6: 1/2 November 2022
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The 2023 Champions League Final will be a significant event. Istanbul, a city with a rich history, magnificent architecture, delicious food, vibrant nightlife, and plenty of excellent locations to visit, will be the match's location. The Champions League Final is ideal for visiting this well-known tourist location.

Millions of people will watch on television during the most-watched sporting event at Ataturk Stadium to watch the top two teams in Europe. So, Supporters want to know about the Champions League final tickets price 2023.

How much are Champions League Final tickets?

2023 Champions League final tickets are expensive, and they have been getting more expensive each season. The fundamental cause of this is the imbalance between supply and demand.

Official UEFA final tickets prices:

  • Category 1 - €600
  • Category 2 - €450
  • Category 3 - €180
  • Category 4 - €70
  • Youth Package - €70

Champions League Final tickets prices:

  • Category 1 - €3200
  • Category 2 - €2300
  • Category 3 - €1600
  • Category 4 - €1350

How to get Champions League Final Tickets?

You must apply for your UEFA final tickets directly on your club's website if you are a member or a season ticket holder of one of the two teams competing in the CL final. If you're lucky, you might be given a seat in the final if they hold a ballot.

You can apply directly through UEFA's website if you are not eligible for the above opportunities or if you are denied tickets to the CL final.

Good to know: The availability and prices of the tickets for the Champions League Final are determined by the online ticketing websites and the event organizer.

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Budapest to host Europa League final

Who is hosting Europa League 2023? - The 2022–2023 UEFA Europa League final will take place on May 31, 2023, at the Puskás Arena in Budapest, which was selected as the final host by the UEFA Executive Committee. The UEFA Executive Committee stated on June 17, 2020, that Budapest will host 2023 final as a result of the relocation of 2020 final.

The stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, previously hosted the 2020 UEFA Super Cup, in which Bayern defeated Sevilla 2-1 in the traditional curtain-raiser to the season. It will be the second UEFA final to be held there.

Where will the 2024 and 2025 UEFA Europa League finals take place?

  • 2024: Dublin Arena, Dublin
  • 2025: San Mamés, Bilbao

See also: 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League Final

Closest airports to Atatürk Olympic Stadium

Istanbul (IST) is the closest airport to Atatürk Olympic Stadium, which is 20.5 km away. 

Other nearby airports include Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) (49.7 km) and Burgas (BOJ) (195.4 km).

The New Istanbul Airport (IST) is located in the northeastern part of Istanbul, in the Arnavutkoy district, near the Black Sea coast. The terminal offers a good selection of restaurants and stores and amenities such as free Wi-Fi and currency exchange services. Cabs take about 45 minutes to reach the city center.

How long does it take to get downtown from the New Istanbul airport?

It will take about 1 hour and 40 minutes to get to downtown Istanbul from the new Istanbul airport. The average distance between the new Istanbul airport and the main areas of downtown Istanbul is about 45 km.

How long does it take to get to Basaksehir from the New Istanbul airport?

Başakşehir is 19 kilometers from Istanbul Airport (IST). The travel distance is 29.9 kilometers. It will take about 21 minutes to get to Basaksehir from the New Istanbul airport.

Some distances to the districts; 

  • Atatürk Airport 40 km, 
  • Besiktas 41 km, 
  • Eminonu 40 km, 
  • Galata 38 km, 
  • Kadikoy 52 km, 
  • Sultanahmet 45 km, 
  • Ortakoy 41 km, 
  • Taksim 40 km, 
  • Uskudar 45 km.

To/From the New Istanbul Airport Basaksehir?

There are several good options for getting to the New Istanbul Airport (IST) from the city center and to the city center from IST, such as public transit buses and shuttles specifically routed to IST, cabs, car rentals shared or private airport transfers.

You can travel between the New Istanbul Airport (IST) and the city center directly by;

  • IETT Municipal public bus
  • HAVAIST airport shuttle
  • Cab
  • Private shuttle

IETT (municipal) public buses and HAVAIST (Istanbul Otobus A.S.) airport shuttles/buses run between many parts of Istanbul and the new Istanbul Airport (IST).

IETT municipal public buses

IETT public buses currently have 7 routes with route numbers; H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, H-7, H-8 and H-9. For more information and schedules, visit the municipality's public bus to airports website.

Good to know: Public buses operate mainly to non-tourist destinations. There are NO public buses to popular tourist areas and districts such as Sultanahmet, Taksim, Besiktas, Beyoglu, etc.

Price: Municipal public buses take 2 full-fare tickets (7.50 TL x 2 = a total of 15 TL) per IstanbulKart, which is the public transport card for Istanbul.

HAVAIST airport shuttle/bus

HAVAIST Airport Shuttles/Buses operate on a regular fixed route, with about 50 destinations in the city. Payments are made only with IstanbulKart (Istanbul public transport card) or credit card (by downloading the mobile application and QR code).

HAVAIST has 9 lines with numbers; VIST-5, VIDST-6, HVIST-7, HVIST-8, HVIST-9, HVIST-10, HVIST-12, HVIST-13 and HVIST-14

You can view HAVAIST routes, schedules, rates and payment options on the official HAVAIST website.

Price: Havaist ticket price between Basaksehir Istanbul Airport is 38 TL

Istanbul Local Taxi

You can take airport cabs from the new Istanbul Airport (IST). There are three types of cab services, including black type "E," blue type "D," and orange type "C."

Price: The taxi fare from IST to Basaksehir will be about 200 - 300 TL

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Best Way to Get from New Istanbul Airport to City Center/Basaksehir

If you are a group or a family with children or if you have much luggage with you, we highly recommend taking private shuttle transfers to your hotel as they offer a flat rate, comfortable and safe transfer that includes airport pickup and luggage assistance to your hotel from the airports or vice versa.

The IETT or HAVAIST airport shuttles will drop you off in the city center, and you will have to take a cab or walk from there again, which will be more difficult for you. But private transfers will take you right to the entrance of your hotel.

As far as private shuttle transfers are concerned, we highly recommend airport transfers. Their wide selection of comfortable vehicles, luxury cars and minibusses can meet all needs while ensuring fast and safe travel to and from Istanbul Airport (IST). And they are quicker and more comfortable than shuttles, buses and cabs.

You can also compare the vehicle prices for several options such as Sedan, Minivan, Crossover, SUV, or Limo. As they have a wide selection of vehicles, anybody may choose a car that fits their budget. 

You don't have to worry about whether the driver can understand you or not because AirportTransfer.com offers very proficient English speakers.

If there is a delay, their kind and professional driver will wait for you for up to 45 minutes. You only need to provide your driver with your flight number so they may check the flights.

A credit card or the PayPal app is the options that can be used to make purchases online. You are eligible for a full refund if you decide to cancel your book during the last 48 hours.

Click here to know "Benefits of Using Private Airport Transfers"

Why Reserve Your Airport Transport in Advance?

Traveling might be challenging, especially if you have to get to an airport on time or somewhere you have never been before. Pre-book your transfer online to reduce stress. Our English-speaking staff member will only meet and greet you when you arrive in the airport arrivals area, holding a sign with your name on it.

What to do around the Atatürk Olympic Stadium?

Built to support Turkey's bid to host the 2008 Olympics, the venue opened in 2002 and is home to the Turkish national team. Located in the Basaksehir district of the city, west of the Bosporus, it can accommodate more than 75,000 seats.

Things to see and do near Ataturk Olympic Stadium

  • Floria Beach
  • Eyup Sultan Mosque
  • Bahçeşehir Gölet Park
  • Istanbul Aydın University
  • Istanbul Expo Center Convention Center
  • Mall of Istanbul Shopping Center
  • Vialand Theme Park
  • 212 Istanbul Power Outlet Shopping Center
  • Akbatı Shopping Center
  • Venezia Mega Outlet Shopping Center
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  • Istanbul Airport at 30 km
  • Taksim Square 25 km
  • Sultanahmet Square 21 km
  • The Egyptian Bazaar is 21 km
  • Grand Bazaar 20 km
  • Sisli 24 km - Besiktas 27 km
  • Mecidiyekoy 24 km
  • Bakirkoy 16 km
  • Bagdat Avenue 35 km

The best bars to watch a soccer match

If you're looking for an excellent pub to watch a soccer match in Istanbul, it's best to stay on the European side of the city. One of the most popular places on match days is the Red River Pub, near the Topkapi Palace. It has several TVs, a good selection of beers and a menu of Turkish and Western food.

Another option, The North Shield Pub Yeşilköy, is a tourist pub-restaurant famous for relaxing over a drink and suitable for families.

  • Location: Red River Pub, Hoca Paşa, Hüdavendigar Cd. No: 44, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
  • Opening Hours: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

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Where to stay near Ataturk Olympic Stadium?

A night in a comfortable bed, a smile every time you enter the lobby of the place, a hearty breakfast before the UEFA final to be staged at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium. These crucial elements will make all the difference during your excitement for the big match.

That's why we are trying to update our list of hotel recommendations near Ataturk Olympic Stadium so that you have the best 4 addresses.

1-Hampton by Hilton Istanbul Kayasehir

Located in the Basaksehir district, Hampton, by Hilton Istanbul, Kayasehir is ideally situated in the heart of the famous Kayasehir shopping center. It features a 24-hour front desk and rooms with free Wi-Fi. In addition, the hotel has a gym.

  • Distance from Atatürk Olympic Stadium: 6 km
  • Number of rooms: 142
  • Average Price per Night: 100 $
  • Rate: 8.6/10

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2- Ramada Encore by Wyndham Istanbul Basin Express

Featuring elegant and modern decor, all rooms have wooden floors, a minibar, new generation automatic air conditioning, 102 cm LED TV with HDMI and USB ports, universal plugs, USB ports for quick chargers and tea and coffee making facilities. A laptop safe is also provided in each room.

  • Distance from Atatürk Olympic Stadium: 4 km
  • Number of rooms: 103
  • Average Price per Night: 95 $
  • Rate: 8.4/10

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3- Hilton Mall of Istanbul

Located in Istanbul, 100 meters from the Mall of Istanbul Shopping Center, Hilton Mall Of Istanbul features a restaurant, gym, bar and shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, this 5-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and private bathrooms. Guests can take advantage of a 24-hour front desk and room and currency exchange services.

  • Distance from Atatürk Olympic Stadium: 3.5 km
  • Number of rooms: 167
  • Average Price per Night: 84 $
  • Rate: 8.0/10

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4- Mall of Istanbul Residence

The apartment offers city views, a terrace, a seating area, a flat-screen satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and refrigerator, and a private bathroom with a shower and slippers. An oven, hotplates, kettle and coffee machine are also provided.

  • Distance from Atatürk Olympic Stadium: 7 km
  • Number of rooms: 95
  • Average Price per Night: 124 $
  • Rate: 7.0/10

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The Best Way of Airport Hotel Transfer in Istanbul

The first, most secure and comfortable way to transfer from the Istanbul Airport to the hotel is undoubtedly the private transfer.

This one costs a little more than other transportation but saves you much trouble. After making your reservation online, upon arrival, the driver will wait for you at the exit of your plane, install you in his luxurious car, take you to your hotel without walking around the city and drop you off without hassle.

If you are in a hurry or if you do not speak a word of Turkish! Private transfer is the best for you. Additionally, these cars can carry 8 to 9 passengers and 8 to 9 pieces of luggage. Most personal vehicles are air-conditioned to enhance your travel experience and have free Wi-Fi, a place to charge your phone, and welcome drinks.

Cost of Private Transportation: The cost of your trip will depend on your final location, any additional services you select, and the type of vehicle. 

How can I book a private transfer for UEFA Champions League Final 2023, Istanbul: You can make a reservation via this website: CLICK HERE !

Where is the UCL Final 2024?

It will be played at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on 1 June 2024. Due to the postponement and relocation of the 2020 final, the final hosts were shifted back a year, with London instead hosting the 2024 final. Wembley Stadium in London will host the final.

Where is the final of the Conference League 2023?

Article summary. The 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League final will take place at Prague's Eden Arena on 7 June 2023.

Where is the UCL Final 2022?

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Who will host Champions League Final 2022?

Where does the 2022 Champions League final take place? Saint-Denis's Stade de France will host the final. Located just north of Paris, it has a capacity of over 80,000, making it one of the biggest stadiums in Europe.