The decision was revealed in a statement released on Wednesday night, June 28. Additionally, UEFA disclosed the host cities for the 2024 and 2025 Champions League finals, as well as the 2025 Women's Champions League final.
Athens and Wroclaw have been selected as the venues for the 2024 and 2025 Champions League finals, respectively. The finals will take place in these cities as part of UEFA's effort to bring the prestigious event to different locations across Europe.
Furthermore, Lisbon has been chosen to host the 2025 Women's Champions League final at Sporting's Estadio Jose Alvalade.
In relation to the selection of venues, UEFA also mentioned that the new Agia Sofia Stadium, which is the home ground of AEK Athens, will be closely observed by UEFA officials until November. This observation period will determine whether the stadium will be deemed suitable to host the 2024 final.
UEFA's decision to change the name of the third-tier competition aims to streamline its branding and make it more concise. The transition to the "Conference League" name will be implemented from the 2024-25 season onward, and it signifies a strategic move by UEFA to enhance the tournament's identity and recognition among football fans worldwide.
These developments showcase UEFA's ongoing efforts to evolve and improve its competitions, as well as its commitment to providing a diverse range of host cities for major football events.
The choice of Athens, Wroclaw, and Lisbon as future host cities reflects UEFA's desire to showcase the beauty of different football cultures and venues across Europe. Football enthusiasts can now look forward to exciting matches and memorable finals in these esteemed locations.