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Cardiff to host 2029 women's Champions League final

European football's premier women's club fixture is heading to the Welsh capital, with Cardiff's 73,931-capacity Principality Stadium chosen to stage the 2029 Champions League final. Because of European football governing body regulations concerning commercial branding, the Welsh Rugby Union-owned arena will operate under the temporary title of National Stadium of Wales for the fixture.

The ground previously staged the 2017 men's continental decider between Real Madrid and Juventus, and recently held the FA Community Shield where Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0. Cardiff previously welcomed the women's showpiece in 2017 at Cardiff City Stadium, where Lyon overcame Paris Saint-Germain on spot-kicks following a scoreless deadlock through extra time.

Both Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney and Welsh Rugby Union head Abi Tierney hailed the award as a transformative milestone for developing female athletics across the country.

The announcement formed part of a comprehensive unveiling of upcoming club final locations across Europe. The women's tournament will head to Parc Olympic Lyonnais in 2028 before visiting Cardiff.