EPCR has announced the host city for the 2027 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals weekend.

After a competitive tender process that saw seven bids from across six cities, the EPCR board awarded the 2027 finals to state-of-the-art 59,186-capacity OL Stadium, home to French football side Olympique Lyonnais.

“We are delighted Lyon will be the host city for the 2027 finals weekend,” said EPCR chairman Dominic McKay. “Following so many expressions of interest from across the world and given the high standard of all bidders, the decision process was extensive and challenging. We have no doubt that Lyon will host an extraordinary weekend of rugby.

“OL Stadium is a world-class venue, and we are proud to be part of its sporting legacy, alongside incredible events such as the 2024 Olympics and 2023 Rugby World Cup, and to contribute to the city’s rugby and sporting legacy”.

“French rugby is in an incredibly exciting place, and Lyon has a great commitment to nurturing the sport and inspiring future generations. It is also a great destination, with cultural and gastronomic highlights for visitors to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming rugby fans from across France and the rest of the world to join us in Lyon for our EPCR finals weekend in 2027.”

This year’s Euro cup finals will be held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, with the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, hosting in 2026.

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