Stadion Frankfurt in Germany has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2027 UEFA Europa League final. The showpiece match will be played on Wednesday 26 May 2027 with a scheduled 20:00 kick-off time. UEFA's Executive Committee ratified the decision during its latest meeting, selecting the German venue over other candidate cities. The stadium, known commercially as Deutsche Bank Park, has a capacity of approximately 51,500 for UEFA matches.
For Rangers supporters, the announcement provides a future European destination to consider as the club pursues its own continental ambitions. Rangers currently sit second in the Premiership with 16 points from seven games, having won their last five matches in a row. The team's next challenge is a home fixture against Kilmarnock on 10 October. Manager Philippe Clement has stated the club's long-term goal is to consistently compete in the latter stages of European tournaments, making the 2027 final a potential target.
Venue background
Stadion Frankfurt is the home of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. It has a long history of hosting major football events, including matches at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2024. During last summer's European Championship, the stadium staged five games, including a round of 16 tie where Portugal defeated Slovenia on penalties. The venue first opened on its current site in 1925 and has undergone several major renovations, most recently in 2005 ahead of the 2006 World Cup. That redevelopment transformed it into a modern, all-seater arena with a distinctive saddle-shaped roof.
Broader context
The stadium is part of a large city-owned sports complex that includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, and its own railway station. Beyond football, it has hosted world championship track cycling and a heavyweight boxing match featuring Muhammad Ali in 1966. Major music acts like Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Beyoncé have also performed there. The complex's location within the Frankfurt City Forest makes it one of the few major stadiums situated in a woodland area, a feature often noted by visiting fans and artists.
Future finals and competition format
The finals for the following two seasons have already been assigned to other cities. The 2028 final will be at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania, with the 2029 final scheduled for the National Stadium Serbia in Belgrade. UEFA also confirmed that the competition's knockout rules remain unchanged for 2027: if the final is level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time will be played, followed by a penalty shoot-out if necessary. The away goals rule, however, is no longer used in any UEFA club competition knockout phase. The UEFA Europa League trophy itself weighs 15 kilograms, making it the heaviest piece of UEFA silverware. It was first awarded in 2010 following the tournament's rebranding from the UEFA Cup.
Rangers' immediate focus remains on domestic duties, with their full fixtures schedule available to view. The club's last appearance in a major European final was in the 2022 UEFA Europa League, where they were defeated in Seville. The 2027 UEFA Europa League final is set for Wednesday 26 May at Stadion Frankfurt, with ticket sales and hospitality packages expected to be announced by UEFA closer to the date.
Background and full detail: UEFA.com
