The UEFA Champions League final will take place on May 30 at Puskás Aréna in Budapest between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, writes Sports Just Sport’s Darshan Kaur Gill.
Who is in the 2026 Champions League final?
Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal in Budapest on May 30 with title holders PSG hoping to become the second club in Champions League history to successfully defend their title, the first being Real Madrid who won three in a row between 2016 and 2018.
The Gunners, who were last in the final in 2006, are seeking to become the 25th club to lift the trophy and the second new winners after PSG won in 2025.
How did they reach the 2026 Champions League final?
PSG reached this stage of the competition following a tough semi-final against German side Bayern Munich.
The French side claimed its place in the final after drawing 1-1 in Germany, meaning PSG qualified 6-5 on aggregate after a thrilling 5-4 win in the first leg.
Arsenal sealed their qualification after knocking out Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 on aggregate, following a 1-1 draw in Madrid and a 1-0 win in London, reaching a Champions League final again after 20 years.
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Where is the 2026 Champions League final?
The match will be played at the Puskás Aréna in Hungary, the first time the final will be played at the arena.
The stadium has a capacity of more than 67,000 people.
What time does the 2026 Champions League final kick off?
The 2026 Champions League final kicks off at 17:00 BST, earlier than in previous years in UEFA’s effort to enhance the overall matchday experience for fans.
The new kick-off time also aligns with a more accessible broadcasting window, allowing a broader audience to be reached.
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How to watch the 2026 Champions League final?
The final can be watched in the UK on TNT Sports, HBO Max and Amazon Prime at 17:00 BST and post-match highlights can be accessed on BBC.
Who will be performing before the 2026 Champions League final?
The Killers are set to headline the 2026 Champions League Kick Off Show.
The Killers will also appear alongside Sir David Beckham, in a new short film called The Race Begins, to launch the show.
The final will take place almost two weeks prior to the 2026 World Cup opening match.
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