Everything you need to know if you plan to watch the Champions League final.
European football’s biggest night heads to Budapest on Saturday as reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain face Premier League winners Arsenal in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League final.
It is a meeting between two sides arriving with contrasting strengths. PSG are chasing history as they bid to become the first French club to successfully defend the European Cup, while Arsenal are aiming to finally win the competition for the first time in their history, 20 years after their only previous final appearance.
Luis Enrique’s side head into the final with the most feared attack in the competition. PSG have scored 44 goals during their Champions League campaign, leaving them one short of the all-time single-season record set by Barcelona in 1999-2000. The likes of Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have powered another deep European run, with PSG eliminating Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the knockout stages.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have built their success on defensive resilience. Mikel Arteta’s side are unbeaten in this season’s competition and have conceded just six goals across 14 matches. Their route to Budapest included knockout victories over Bayer Leverkusen, Sporting CP and Atletico Madrid, while David Raya has kept nine clean sheets in the tournament.
The final also carries extra narrative after PSG knocked Arsenal out in last season’s semi-finals. The Gunners will now look to gain revenge on the biggest stage possible and cap off a remarkable campaign that has already delivered a first Premier League title in over two decades.
According to Oddschecker data, PSG are the slight favourites among punters. The French champions have received 61% of bets in the 90-minute market, compared to Arsenal’s 34%, while 54% of bettors are backing PSG to lift the trophy outright.
What Time is the Champions League Final?
The Champions League final takes place on Saturday, May 30, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm BST.
This year’s final will begin three hours earlier than the traditional Champions League final kick-off time, after UEFA confirmed the scheduling change earlier in the season. European football’s governing body said the decision was made to improve the overall matchday experience for supporters, clubs and the host city.
The earlier start is also expected to benefit travelling fans attending the showpiece in Budapest, allowing for smoother transport arrangements and a better experience both before and after the match.
Where is the Champions League Final?
This year’s final will be staged at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
The 67,000-capacity stadium has become one of UEFA’s regular venues for major European fixtures in recent years and previously hosted the 2023 Europa League final. Saturday’s showpiece will be the first Champions League final held at the venue.
Where to Watch the Champions League Final?
Fans in the UK can watch the Champions League final live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
Coverage is expected to begin several hours before kick-off, with full build-up, analysis and post-match reaction from Budapest.
Can Arsenal Stop PSG’s Momentum?
PSG arrive with the experience of last year’s triumph and the confidence of a side that has now reached three Champions League finals in six seasons.
However, Arsenal’s unbeaten European campaign suggests this final could be far tighter than many expect. Arteta has evolved his side into a more physical and tactically flexible team over the last 12 months, and their ability to control games without the ball has become a defining feature of their success.
With Europe’s most explosive attack facing the tournament’s best defence, Saturday’s final has all the ingredients of a modern Champions League classic.
