The Champions League final is arguably the grandest stage in club football.So, when Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal line up against each other in Budapest on May 30, the world will be watching.PSG are seeking to become only the second team in the modern era — following Real Madrid in 2017 and 2018 — to successfully defend their Champions League crown, while Arsenal are in the final for the first time in 20 years and hoping to become the 25th different club to lift the trophy.In Luis Enrique, PSG’s head coach, and Mikel Arteta, his Arsenal counterpart, you have two differing approaches when it comes to style of play.PSG are undeniably one of the most eye-catching teams from an attacking sense. And, in Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, they have three of the most exciting players to watch in world football.Arsenal, on the other hand, are superb in defence, with Gabriel and William Saliba having a good claim to be the most effective centre-back partnership in European football right now.This means the Champions League final has all the ingredients to be a mesmerising watch. So, here is everything you need to know about it…Why is it kicking off at 5pm?Saturday’s match will be the first time the men’s final has kicked off at 5pm UK time (12pm ET), with UEFA bringing its start forward by three hours.
The 2026 Champions League final explained: Everything you need to know
Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal meet in the 2026 Champions League final on Saturday - this is everything you need to know











