What to know about the 2026 UEFA Champions League final
Arsenal became the first team to book its place in the 2026 Champions League final by beating Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
english.ahram.org.egHere are the latest confirmed details on the 2026 UEFA Champions League final.
- Date and venue: The final is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. This is the official venue for the 2025–26 final.[4][5]
- Teams: Paris Saint-Germain (reigning champions) were initially reported as contenders, with Arsenal later securing a place in the final. The final pits PSG against Arsenal.[5][4]
- Kick-off time: The match is scheduled to start at 18:00 CET, earlier than the traditional late-evening slot to improve logistics and fan experience.[5]
- Context: This final marks the first since 2018 to feature the reigning champions in the following year’s final format and is part of the 2025–26 Champions League season cycle.[6][4]
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