Champions League Final 2020 in Istanbul
IS TURKEY CAPABLE OF DELIVERING MIRACLES AGAIN?
Ataturk Olympic Stadium
Historically, the Turkish stadium has proven itself in the past as a fantastic host, witnessing one of the most famous football games ever played, also known as “The Miracle of Istanbul”, when in 2005 AC Milan lost to Liverpool Reds after spectacular penalty shootout and miraculous come back from 0-3 (half-time).
Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium has been selected to host the next final and filled all fans with hope that it will once again show us some great miracles football leaving us speechless whilst cheering for the finalists.
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Champions League Final Experience 2020
Like every year Champions League Final Experience brings you unparalleled level of entertainment and excitement through its versatile and fun packed program! Without any doubts, Istanbul in 2020 will be no different!
Our experienced team is already working hard on the ground to create another unique yet spectacular journey, filled with delicious cuisine, amazing events full of celebrities and athletes, best live shows and in house entertainment in a atmosphere with a local cultural touch.
Understanding of the city, venue and local culture ensures the next unforgettable Champions League Final Experience and outstanding engaging experiences for everyone who joins on this journey.
Champions Experience in Istanbul, in the city of two continents, will unique in many ways!
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Istanbul
One in a kind - one of the most fascinating cities in Euroasia. Strategically divided by the Bosphorus Strait that reflects a centrally located part of waterway separating Istanbul politically into Asian and European part.
Without a doubt Istanbul is one of the greatest melting pots of traditional eastern history and modern western civilisations, mix of cultures, traditions and different people. Announced as the European Union’s 2010 Capital of Culture.
Stadium
The Atatürk Olympic Stadium, is situated in a district in western part of Istanbul, after it’s construction that began in 1999 and finished in 2002, it’s been announced the biggest football stadium in Turkey that also at the same time stadium that holds the most capacity.
Stadium received its name after the first President of Turkey - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and it’s construction was part of the Turkey’s 2008 bid process for the Olympic Games that as we all know went to China that year. It’s total cost reached nearly 140 million USD.
- Capacity: 76,092
- Opened: 31 July 2002
- Construction cost: 190 mln USD
- Architects: Michel Macary & Aymeric Zublena
- Suites: 36 private-view lodges fully equipped with modern furnishings, private view area, bar and catering facility
Selection process for the Champions League Final venue is based on the internal ratio system created by UEFA.
In this process every stadium gets rated with stars from 1 - 5, taking under consideration capacity, location, previous events hosted and it’s facilities. Technically speaking any stadium witch is rated 4 stars and above is eligible to host Champions League games to include the final. Then the decision is being taken by a simple anonymous draw that picks the next venue for the following years Final - taking under consideration countries that previously hosted the event in the past.
This decision is usually announced during one of the UEFA Executive Committee Meetings 2 years prior to the event itself. The Istanbul win over Lisbon has been announced during the Champions League Final weekend in Kiev 2018.
