It was played at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore stadium in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on 26 May 2016,[1] between German team Wolfsburg and French team Lyon.

Lyon defeated Wolfsburg 4–3 on penalties (1–1 after extra time) to win their third European title.

Wolfsburg won successive finals in 2013 and 2014, while Lyon reached four successive finals, winning in 2011 and 2012, but losing in 2010 and 2013, all facing German opponents.

[3] The "home" team (for administrative purposes) was determined by an additional draw held after the quarter-final and semi-final draws, which was held on 27 November 2015 at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

[4] Player of the Match: Saki Kumagai (Lyon)[2] Assistant referees: Judit Kulcsár (Hungary) Andrea Hima (Hungary) Fourth official: Gyöngyi Gaál (Hungary) Reserve official: Lucia Abruzzese (Italy) Match rules[6]