How much will the Champions League final earn for London?
The Champions League final will be played in London once again, following the 2013 event. According to a study, the Champions League final match is expected to generate an economic boost of approximately 40 percent for the host city over an average of 2 days compared to normal periods.
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Tens of thousands of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund fans flocking to London ahead of the spectacular Champions League final to be played at Wembley are set to provide a 68 million dollar boost to the economy of the English capital.
As Wembley Stadium in London prepares to host the UEFA Champions League final for the eighth time, it is estimated that this event will provide a major boost to the economy of the English capital.
Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will face off today in the most important match of European club football.
As part of the organization, the UEFA Champions Festival is being held, featuring concerts and events in various parts of London. It is estimated that approximately 50 thousand fans from the two teams, arriving from Germany and Spain, are flooding the city.
According to the business development agency London & Partners, the match is expected to bring 53 million pounds (68 million dollars) to the city's economy.
It is projected that the approximately 50 thousand supporters of the two finalists will spend an average of 286 pounds per day.
While the Champions League final is being held in London for the first time since 2013, bars are also aiming to sell hundreds of thousands of extra beers.