The event marks the tournament’s first appearance in Türkiye, making it only the second country outside Spain to host the competition. Supported by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism and key event partners, the five-day tournament is expected to attract football fans from across the world.
The opening semi-final between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid will take place on February 2 at Chobani Stadium – Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex. Barcelona will face Atlético Madrid in the second semi-final on February 3 at Tüpraş Beşiktaş Stadium. The winners will compete in the final on February 6 at RAMS Park – Ali Swami Yen Sports Complex.
The official signing ceremony was held on September 17, 2026, at the Turkish Football Federation’s Hasan Doğan National Teams Training and Education Facilities in İstanbul. The ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Minister of Youth and Sports Dr Osman Aşkın Bak, Royal Spanish Football Federation President Rafael Louzán and Turkish Football Federation President İbrahim Ethem Hacıosmanoğlu, among other dignitaries.
The tournament will be hosted across three major stadiums with a combined seating capacity of 143,982 spectators.
The event adds to İstanbul’s growing international sporting calendar for 2027, which is also expected to feature the return of the Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix and preparations for the fourth edition of the European Games.
With a strong track record of hosting major football events, including the UEFA Champions League finals in 2005 and 2023 and the UEFA Europa League final in 2026, İstanbul aims to further strengthen its position as a leading international destination for major sporting events.
Match Schedule:
- February 2, 2027: First semi-final – Chobani Stadium
- February 3, 2027: Second semi-final – Tüpraş Beşiktaş Stadium
- February 6, 2027: Final – RAMS Park
Further details regarding tickets and seating arrangements will be announced later.
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