Arsenal and PSG will meet in the 2026 Champions League Final.
Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in a second consecutive Champions League final after edging past Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in a thrilling semi-final, setting up a blockbuster clash with Arsenal in Budapest on May 30.
Luis Enrique’s side underlined exactly why they remain favourites to retain Europe’s biggest prize with an outstanding display at the Allianz Arena. Ousmane Dembele struck inside three minutes as PSG stunned Bayern early before producing another composed European performance away from home.
Mikel Arteta’s side have built their run to the final on defensive resilience, discipline and control, but they now face arguably the most dangerous attacking side in world football.
PSG have scored 44 goals in this season’s Champions League campaign, just one short of the all-time competition record set by Barcelona in 1999/00. With Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue all in electric form, the reigning European champions head into the final carrying serious momentum.
However, Arsenal will take confidence from their own route to Budapest. The Gunners remain unbeaten in this season’s competition and have kept nine clean sheets in 14 matches. Their semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid once again showcased the defensive foundations Arteta has built
The final now presents a fascinating contrast in styles: Europe’s most explosive attack against one of the continent’s most organised defences.
Champions League Winner Odds
Despite Arsenal’s impressive European campaign, PSG head into the final as favourites to retain the trophy after their dominant knockout displays against Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Champions League Final Winner Odds
| Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| PSG | 8/11 |
| Arsenal | 27/10 |
Who is favourite to win the 2026 Champions League Final?
Luis Enrique’s side dismantled Inter Milan in last year’s final and have arguably improved further this season, with Dembele emerging as one of the frontrunners for a second consecutive Ballon d'Or after another sensational European campaign.
Arsenal, though, are far from outsiders. Arteta’s side have conceded just two goals across six knockout matches and possess the defensive structure capable of frustrating PSG’s fluid frontline. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard have all delivered in key moments throughout the competition, while Arsenal’s unbeaten European record this season suggests they are more than capable of competing on the biggest stage.
When is the Champions League Final?
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Kick-off time is expected to be confirmed closer to the date, but the final is traditionally scheduled for an 8pm BST start.
For Arsenal, it will be their first Champions League final appearance since 2006, when they were beaten 2-1 by FC Barcelona in Paris. PSG, meanwhile, are aiming to win the competition for the second consecutive season after finally lifting the trophy for the first time last year.
Where is the Champions League Final?
The 2026 Champions League final will be played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
The stadium, home to the Hungary national football team, has become one of UEFA’s regular hosts for major European fixtures in recent years and previously staged the 2023 Europa League final.
With Arsenal chasing a first-ever Champions League crown and PSG looking to establish themselves as Europe’s dominant force, Budapest is set to host one of the most highly anticipated finals in recent memory.
