2025/26 Champions League: Teams, format, dates, draws, final
All you need to know about the 71st season of Europe's elite club competition.
www.uefa.comHere 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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