Champions League Final 2026
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final was the deciding match of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season.
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final was the deciding match of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season. It was played on 30 May 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. The match ended 1–1 after extra time and was decided by penalties, with Paris Saint-Germain winning 4–3.
Background
The 2026 final concluded the 71st season of Europe’s premier club competition and the 34th season since the tournament was renamed the UEFA Champions League.
Venue and scheduling
UEFA confirmed the Puskás Aréna in Budapest as the host venue, and the final was scheduled for Saturday, 30 May 2026.
Match
The final featured Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Paris Saint-Germain won on penalties after a 1–1 draw following extra time.
Kick-off time change
UEFA moved the final’s start time forward to 18:00 CET beginning with the 2026 final to improve the matchday experience and broadcasting reach. Canadian readers may note that the final’s start time was also reported as 12:00 p.m. ET in North American coverage, reflecting the time difference from Central Europe.
Key facts
- The final was the last match of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season.
- It was held at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
- Paris Saint-Germain played Arsenal in the final.
- UEFA set the kick-off at 18:00 CET, earlier than the traditional 21:00 CEST start used in previous seasons.
- The match ended 1–1 after extra time and was decided by penalties, with Paris Saint-Germain winning 4–3.
Canadian readers may note that the final’s start time was also reported as 12:00 p.m. ET in North American coverage, reflecting the time difference from Central Europe.[3][12]
Frequently asked questions
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References
- UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/029a-1df98e9a78ca-1acaca3c53b0-1000--2026-uefa-champions-league-final-where-is-it-who-is-involv/Supports: Final date, venue, city, host location, and teams.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_UEFA_Champions_League_finalSupports: Match date, venue, teams, result, and kick-off time.
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cx21p247016oSupports: Final date, venue, and kick-off time in BST.
- UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0296-1d21e9bdf7e4-808a7511165c-1000--2025-26-champions-league-teams-format-dates-draws-final/Supports: Season context and final venue/date.
- UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/02a5-2092f53360cc-8ee51562d99f-1000--when-is-the-champions-league-final-where-you-are-what-time-i/Supports: Kick-off time, time-zone details, and timing change explanation.
- BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c707lry75p8oSupports: Kick-off time in BST and rationale for the earlier start.