Key facts about the 2025/26 Champions League final

The 2025/26 Champions League final in Budapest will see Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC clash, each targeting historic achievements.

The 2026 UEFA Champions League Final has become the focus of world football as Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC prepare for a historic showdown in Budapest, Hungary. This is not only a clash between two of Europe's strongest clubs currently but also a match that could set new milestones for both teams.

According to the schedule, the final 2025/26 Champions League will take place at 23:00 on May 30 (Vietnam time) at Puskás Aréna. UEFA decided to start the match earlier than usual to optimize organization and fan experience.

This is the first time Hungary has hosted the Champions League final. Puskás Aréna has a capacity of about 67,000 spectators, was inaugurated in 2019, and is considered one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. It has hosted major events such as EURO 2020 and the 2023 Europa League final.

For Paris Saint-Germain, the French club has the opportunity to successfully defend the European title after winning last season. If they triumph again, PSG will become the second club in the Champions League era to successfully defend the title, after Real Madrid CF.

Meanwhile, Arsenal FC is writing its own fairy tale. The Gunners have only reached the Champions League final once, in 2006, but lost to Barcelona. After nearly two decades of waiting, the English side now has the chance to lift the prestigious European Cup for the first time.

According to UEFA rules, if the two teams are level after 90 minutes, the match will go into extra time. If still tied, the winner will be decided by a tense penalty shootout.

The champion will not only receive the Champions League trophy (73.5 cm tall and weighing 7.5 kg) but also earn a spot in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup and direct entry into the next season's Champions League. Everything is set for a historic night in Budapest, where Europe will crown a new king of club football.