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VIP
The following information applies to UEFA VIP guests only.
If you have a regular match ticket or a hospitality ticket, please refer to the other pages in the Event Guide.
Welcome to the 2026 UEFA Europa League final!
It’s our pleasure to welcome you to Beşiktaş Park for the 2026 UEFA Europa League final. To complement the action on the pitch, your VIP pass has been designed to provide you with an exclusive matchday experience, with access to the stadium’s most coveted seats, elevated dining options and dedicated service throughout the evening. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about the matchday, from the VIP stadium schedule to key stadium rules.
VIP schedule
19:00 – VIP hospitality opens and food and drink service begins
21:30 – Time to take your seats
21:45 – Opening ceremony
22:00 – Kick-off
22:45 – Enjoy light bites and drinks during half-time
Final whistle – VIP areas will stay open for 90 minutes after the final whistle
All times are local (UTC+3 / EEST)
Esteemed guest,
Welcome to Istanbul, and to the UEFA Europa League final.
Few cities can rival the history, beauty and spirit of this timeless meeting point between continents. Set along the storied waters of the Bosphorus, tonight's stage is perfectly prepared for two teams to take centre stage at the culmination of their European journey.
A true celebration of ambition and resilience, the UEFA Europa League has once again delivered compelling stories of skill, dedication and courage throughout the season. There is no doubt that this evening will add another memorable final to its rich history, in one of European football's most evocative settings.
We wish you a truly unforgettable evening, filled with atmosphere, emotion and elite football at its finest. Your exclusive experience begins now.
With warm regards,
Aleksander Čeferin
UEFA President
💡 Key details
📲 All tickets are delivered digitally through the UEFA VIP Pass app. Please download the app before heading to the stadium to access your ticket(s).
👔 The dress code for VIP guests is business attire (formal suit or elegant attire). Trainers are not permitted. A tie is mandatory with suits.
🤝 The minimum age for entry to the UEFA VIP areas is 16.
✅ A small power bank, no larger than your phone, is allowed inside the stadium.
👜 Please leave large bags at home or in your accommodation as bags larger than A4 size will not be allowed into the stadium.
🪙 Coins are forbidden by law in the stadium. If found, they will be collected and donated to charity. Beşiktaş Park will operate as a cashless stadium for the final.
🚭 Smoking, including vaping, e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco, is not permitted in VIP spaces or in the stands.
⬇️ Check the list of prohibited items so you don’t bring anything that is not permitted, such as professional cameras, food and drink.
🏟️ At the stadium
🚶♀️ Enter the stadium via the VIP entrance.
👋 Collect your UEFA VIP lounge pass from the VIP Welcome Zone.
📍 The UEFA VIP Lounge is located on Level 0 of the Main Stand. For the match, please take your assigned seat directly in front of the lounge.
📍 The UEFA VIP Skyboxes are located on Level 0 of the Main Stand. For the match, please take your assigned seat directly in front of the skyboxes
🍽️ Enjoy a continuous drink service and a wide variety of delicious local and international dishes.
🍿 Light bites and drinks are served at half-time and after the match.
🛜 WiFi is available.
📺 A TV feed is available before, during and after the match.
🧥 A cloakroom is available in both VIP lounges.
🧭 Travel to the stadium
If you would like to take public transport to the stadium, you are entitled to free matchday travel across the entire Istanbul public transport network. Ticket holders will be requested to show their mobile match ticket to public transport staff at entry points. Free travel is valid from 00:00 on Wednesday 20 May to 06:00 on Thursday 21 May.
Please visit our Travel page for recommended routes by public transport to the stadium.
If you have a UEFA VIP Parking Pass, your designated car park is P1. We recommend printing the pass and scanning the QR code for directions to your assigned car park. Please do not drive to the stadium without a parking pass. Only cars with a parking pass can access the traffic perimeter. If you require a parking pass, please apply for one via guestmanagement@uefa.ch.
ℹ️ If you have accessible needs, check our Accessibility page for more information.
🙋♀️ Help and support
Our guest hosts will be on hand to offer assistance and support during your time at the final. You’re always welcome to speak to the team at the welcome desk or in your lounge, who will be happy to help. If you have any questions before matchday, please contact guestmanagement@uefa.ch.