Tess Olofsson to Referee 2026 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final

UEFA has confirmed the match officials for the 2026 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final, with Swedish referee Tess Olofsson appointed to take charge of the showpiece fixture between FC Barcelona and OL Lyonnes.

The final will be played at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway, on Saturday 23 May 2026, with kick-off at 17:00 UK time.

Olofsson’s appointment marks a major milestone in her refereeing career, as this will be her first UEFA Women’s Champions League Final. An international referee since 2015, she has built an impressive UEFA profile in recent seasons, including appointments at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 and last season’s Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg between Chelsea FC Women and FC Barcelona.

This season, Olofsson has also officiated in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, including the quarter-final second leg between FC Bayern München and Manchester United Women.

2026 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final match officials

Referee: Tess Olofsson — Sweden
Assistant Referee 1: Almira Spahic — Sweden
Assistant Referee 2: Monica Løkkeberg — Norway
Fourth Official: Iuliana Demetrescu — Romania
Reserve Assistant Referee: Tilde Hedberg — Sweden
VAR: Bram Van Driessche — Belgium
Assistant VAR: Fedayi San — Switzerland
VAR Support: Michael Fabbri — Italy

The appointment brings together a Swedish-Norwegian on-field team for one of the biggest fixtures in the women’s club game. For Olofsson, it is another significant step on the European stage and a fantastic recognition of her performances across recent UEFA competitions.

From a refereeing perspective, the 2026 final is another reminder of the strength and visibility of women’s officiating at the top level of the game. With Barcelona and OL Lyonnes meeting in Oslo, all eyes will be on one of Europe’s biggest football occasions - and on the team trusted to manage it.

Final details

Fixture: FC Barcelona v OL Lyonnes
Competition: UEFA Women’s Champions League Final
Date: Saturday 23 May 2026
Kick-off: 17:00 UK time
Venue: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norwa