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Travel to England for the Champions League

When it comes to club football, it doesn’t get much bigger than the Champions League. Each year the tournament sees the best teams on the continent compete for recognition as European football champions, in a high-intensity knockout tournament.

For many people, the highlight of the tournament is the final, and the 2024 UEFA Champions League final will be hosted at Wembley for the first time since 2013. Luckily, if you’re looking to get to London to soak in the Champion’s League final atmosphere, then P&O Ferries is here for you.

Our Ferry routes can take you within 2 hours of London, and Wembley, bringing the best of the UEFA Champions League to you.

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UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is often cited as the pinnacle of club football. It sees Europe’s top teams travel across the continent to compete against each other home and away. Fans can see clubs such as Arsenal, Internazionale Milano, Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain compete for Europe’s ultimate prize.

The competition begins on September 19th and concludes with the final in London on June 1st, when the European football champion is decided. Before the final, fans will be able to watch the tournament in the countries of clubs still in the competition, with matches most likely occurring in England, France, Italy, and Spain.

With P&O Ferries, travel to mainland Europe and England is easier than ever. Our Dover to Calais route, complete with a luxurious Club Lounge, means you can travel between England and France for Champions League action more easily than ever. Our Hull to Rotterdam route also gives you a great starting point to launch your European football adventure.

 
Wembley Stadium in England for the UEFA Champions League

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Football fans in England watching football match

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Football in the UK

Football is the UK’s favourite sport, and the UEFA Champions League is just one part of that. Watching football in the UK is one of the best ways to experience local traditions and some of the best atmospheres the UK has to offer. In London, the Emirates Stadium hosts Arsenal and there you can find great atmospheres and even better football. Further up north you could visit the iconic Old Trafford home of Manchester United, or even Celtic Park for some of Scotland’s best football.

If you’re looking to visit some of the best and biggest football stadiums in the UK then P&O Ferries has you covered. Our Calais to Dover, and Rotterdam to Hull ferries can get you to the UK in style, with a luxurious Club Lounge, a range of duty-free shops, restaurants and more onboard services to enjoy. 

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Our Routes

Dover to Calais

Travel between Calais and Dover quickly and comfortably with P&O Ferries. While onboard, you can choose to experience the P&O Ferries Club Lounge or explore our range of onboard shops, restaurants, and other amenities. 

Make your channel crossing a memorable one by travelling with P&O Ferries. With up to 14 crossings a day, and a 1.5-hour travelling time, getting to France from the UK couldn’t be more convenient.
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Hull to Rotterdam

P&O Ferries also allows you to travel between the UK and The Netherlands more comfortably than ever before. Our Ferries between Hull and Rotterdam come with a range of cabins to suit all needs, from dog friendly to luxury, and even interconnected cabins, our ferry cabin range has it all.

Our boats are also packed with onboard entertainment, restaurants, duty-free shopping, and even more onboard services to ensure that you enjoy your journey just as much as the destination at the end of it.

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Views onboard of a ferry on a P&O Ferry to France

Travel to England for the Champions League

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