The Principality Stadium in Cardiff will host the 2029 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, continuing a pattern of major continental finals at the venue that previously hosted the 2017 men’s final and a recent FA Community Shield.

Astana Arena in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, has been selected to host the 2028 UEFA Super Cup, marking another high-profile European tie in the region.

UEFA announced the hosting lineup for European finals: the Europa League finals for 2028 and 2029 will take place in Bucharest and Belgrade, while the Conference League finals will be staged in Turin and Budapest.

KNVB general secretary Gijs de Jong expressed enthusiasm about bringing the new competition format to the Netherlands and its appeal for players and spectators.

Under the new format, Ireland faces relegation and promotion implications, with bottom finishers in League B potentially entering play-offs to avoid automatic relegation, and a series of play-offs determining movements between Leagues A, B and C.

The Republic of Ireland opens its Nations League campaign against Kosovo on Sept. 24, with Israel and Austria also in their group.

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A transformational legacy programme is planned to extend the impact beyond the single match and support communities across Wales.

This marks the first single-match UEFA Super Cup in Amsterdam under the current format since its introduction in 1998.

The event is a joint effort by UEFA, the KNVB, the municipality of Amsterdam, and the stadium’s management, with ticket details to be announced later.

Hosting aims to deliver a lasting national legacy by boosting women’s participation, improving facilities, and expanding opportunities for women and girls in playing, coaching, refereeing and volunteering.

Officials emphasize the economic and cultural benefits of hosting the final, including tourism, business opportunities and global exposure.