When is the Champions League final? 2026 date, kick-off time, city and stadium
Paddy Power News has everything you need to know about the 2026 Champions League final including the date, time and stadium details.
news.paddypower.comHere are the latest confirmed details on the 2026 UEFA Champions League final.
- Date and venue: The final is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. This location was announced as the host for the 2025–26 final.
- Teams: The final is set to feature Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal, with PSG as defending champions and Arsenal progressing through the competition to reach the final.
- Kick-off time: The match is slated to kick off in the early evening local time (Budapest), with coverage typically aligning to a European prime-time window; exact kickoff time has been published by organizers as part of final-year logistics.
- Broadcast and viewing: Details on where to watch (country-by-country) and streaming options are usually provided by UEFA and local broadcasters closer to kickoff. Expect official channels to publish full broadcast information.
Illustration: The final is expected to attract a global audience, with the Puskás Aréna hosting roughly 67,000 spectators and a substantial international TV audience, as is customary for European Cup finals.
If you’d like, I can pull the most current broadcast listings for your location (New York City) and provide a concise viewing plan, including channel names and start times in your local time. I can also format a quick at-a-glance table comparing PSG and Arsenal’s road to the final this season.