20 May 2018 | 01:34 PM UTC
Ukraine: Champions League final match in Kyiv May 26
2018 UEFA Champions League final to be held in Kyiv on May 26; increased security measures and crowded conditions expected May 24-27
Event
Kyiv will host the 2018 UEFA Champions League final match on Saturday, May 26. Related Champions Festival events are scheduled to take place in the city from Thursday, May 24, through Sunday, May 27. Over 100,000 people are expected to visit Kyiv during the festivities. Increased security measures will be put in place to maintain order; around 12,000 police officers will be deployed in the capital. The US Embassy in Kyiv has warned travelers to remain vigilant against petty crime, which typically increases during large events. Large crowds are expected around the Olympic Stadium (NSC Olympiyskiy) - where the match will be held - and Shevchenko Park. Some roads will be closed to traffic, including Khreshchatyk Street from Instytutska Street to Bohdana Khmelnytskogo. Additional road closures are also possible in the downtown area. Further information regarding the UEFA Champions Festival can be found at their website.
Advice
Individuals in Kyiv during the Champions Festival are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate heightened security measures and transportation delays, and adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities. Remain vigilant and report any suspicious objects or behavior to the authorities.
