Why UCL Newcomers Brest Cannot Play At Home

The French club's stadium does not meet UEFA regulations

Brest, the French club that will make its debut in the UEFA Champions League this season, will not be able to play its home matches at its Stade Francis-Le Ble stadium due to the venue not meeting the required UEFA regulations.

The Stade Francis-Le Ble does not have the required capacity of 8,000 seats, and it also lacks the necessary infrastructure, such as floodlights and a press conference room, as per UEFA regulations.

Brest will instead play its home matches at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes, which is about a two-hour drive from Brest.

Brest hoping to move into new stadium in 2023

Brest is planning to move into a new stadium in 2023, which will meet UEFA regulations and allow the club to host Champions League matches at home.

The new stadium will have a capacity of 15,000 seats and will be located on the outskirts of Brest.

Brest is hoping to qualify for the Champions League again next season, and the new stadium will give the club a better chance of hosting matches at home.

UEFA Champions League is a major revenue source for clubs

The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious club competitions in the world, and it is a major source of revenue for clubs that qualify for the tournament.

Clubs that participate in the Champions League can earn millions of dollars in prize money and television revenue, which can be used to improve the club's infrastructure and squad.

Brest will be hoping to make a deep run in the Champions League this season, and the club will be looking to use the prize money to help fund the construction of its new stadium.