French champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Arsenal in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final. The final will be controlled by German FA referee Daniel Siebert.
PSG are aiming to successfully defend their European crown after lifting the trophy for the first time in 2025. If they triumph again, they would become only the second club in the Champions League era to retain the title, following Real Madrid, who famously won three consecutive titles between 2016 and 2018.
For Arsenal, the final represents another shot at European immortality. The North London side, beaten finalists in 2006, are hoping to secure their first-ever Champions League title and become the 25th different club to win the competition.
Where is the 2026 Champions League final?
The final will be staged at Puskás Aréna, Hungary’s national stadium and one of Europe’s most modern football venues.
After hosting the UEFA Europa League final in 2023, Budapest will now welcome the biggest match in club football for the first time.
When is the final?
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final is scheduled for Saturday, 30 May 2026. The match concludes the 71st season of Europe’s elite club competition and the 34th edition since the tournament was rebranded as the UEFA Champions League.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off is set for 18:00 CET, slightly earlier than recent finals. UEFA introduced the earlier start time to improve matchday logistics and enhance the experience for supporters, teams and the host city.
Who will perform before the match?
The Killers will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show presented by Pepsi®.
To promote the event, frontman Brandon Flowers appears alongside David Beckham in a cinematic short film titled The Race Begins, centred around a playful race to reach the final.
The story behind the Puskás Aréna
Opened in November 2019, the Puskás Aréna was built on the site of the old Ferenc Puskás Stadion, preserving elements of the original structure within its modern design.
Named after legendary Hungarian forward Ferenc Puskás, the 67,000-seat venue has quickly become a landmark stadium in European football. UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin once described it as “the jewel in Hungarian football’s crown.”
The stadium previously hosted the 2023 UEFA Europa League final, where Sevilla defeated Roma on penalties to win a record seventh Europa League title. However, 2026 will mark the first time Hungary hosts the final of Europe’s premier club competition.
