The Puskas Arena in Budapest, where the 2026 Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will take place, pictured here on March 26, 2024, during a friendly match between Hungary and Kosovo. TIBOR ILLYES / ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporters were still on cloud nine on Thursday, May 7, the day after their team secured a second straight Champions League final appearance. However, the prospect of this new European summit, during which the club will face English side Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest, has quickly brought them back to earth with more practical concerns – at least for those hoping to experience the event in the capital city.
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Unstoppable PSG withstands Bayern to reach second consecutive Champions League final
On May 31, 2025, 18,000 die-hard fans traveled to Munich, Germany, to witness Paris claim their first continental title after an ideal final against Inter Milan (5-0). As they chase back-to-back titles, Luis Enrique's team will be able to count on 17,200 supporters in the Puskas Arena this year – the number of seats allocated to PSG by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) – out of the stadium's 67,000 capacity. Nevertheless, this contingent will not be enough to satisfy all of the club's 36,000 season ticket holders.
