Round Context · European Nights, 8–10 Sep
Champions League Matchday 1 Generates €60.3M in Economic Activation, Led by FC Bayern München-FK Bodø/Glimt
The 18 matches of Champions League Matchday 1 played Sept. 8-10 generated €60.3 million in economic activation across 18 host cities, led by FC Bayern München-FK Bodø/Glimt in Munich at €6.3 million, according to Reputation League estimates.
- Economic activation
- €60.3m
- Matches
- 18
- Spectators
- 846,000
- International visitors
- 66,800
The matches drew 846,000 spectators, including an estimated 66,800 international visitors, and about 96,500 overnight stays. The leading host cities were Munich (€6.3 million), Madrid (€6.3 million), Manchester (€6.2 million). Through Sept. 10, 2026, the Champions League had generated €60.3 million across 18 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Matches by economic activation
| Match | City | Economic activation |
|---|---|---|
| FC Bayern München-FK Bodø/Glimt | Munich | €6.3m |
| Real Madrid Club de Fútbol-FC Internazionale Milano | Madrid | €6.3m |
| Manchester United-Sabah | Manchester | €6.2m |
| Borussia Dortmund-Villarreal CF | Dortmund | €5.8m |
| Liverpool-Club Atlético de Madrid | Liverpool | €4.6m |
| Paris Saint-Germain-ŠK Slovan Bratislava | Paris | €4.4m |
| VfB Stuttgart-Viking FK | Stuttgart | €3.9m |
| SSC Napoli-Arsenal | Naples | €3.2m |
| FC Barcelona-Feyenoord | Barcelona | €3.1m |
| Sporting Clube de Portugal-Galatasaray SK | Lisbon | €2.7m |
| FC Porto-Manchester City | Porto | €2.7m |
| LOSC Lille-Real Betis Balompié | Lille | €2.4m |
FEAF v3 estimates, conservative floor values. Attendance as reported; international visitors and overnight stays are modelled.
Source: Reputation League, Economic Activation Platform (FEAF v3). European Nights, 8–10 Sep. Published 11.09.2026.