SportFootballUEFA Champions League FinalNeed to knowArsenal can become European champions for the first time if they defeat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final today07:41, 30 May 2026Arsenal battle Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final today(Image: Vince Mignott/Getty Images)Champions League medal rules and which Arsenal players will get receive one after PSG clash:Total medal allocation: Under Article 11.03 of the official UEFA Champions League regulations, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will be presented with 50 medals each to distribute among their squad and staff. This strictly capped allocation means the club must carefully decide how to divide them between the active playing squad, coaching staff and support personnel.No minimum appearance rule: Unlike the strict criteria traditionally enforced in the English Premier League, UEFA does not require a player to have featured in a specific number of matches to be eligible for a medal. This means that a squad player who spent the entire European campaign on the bench or recovering from an injury is still legally permitted to receive a medal.Squad registration requirements: To be eligible for a medal at the final presentation ceremony, a player must be a registered member of the club's official Champions League squad. This includes any individual submitted on the primary List A or the youth-focused List B during the tournament registration windows.Club autonomy in distribution: Because UEFA simply hands over a batch of 50 medals to the winning and losing sides, Arsenal and PSG's hierarchy holds the ultimate authority over who gets one. The club can distribute the physical medals to anyone they choose, including backroom staff, medical team members, or directors.Extra medals for larger squads: If a club feels that 50 medals are insufficient to cover their entire roster and staff, they can formally request additional medals from UEFA. However, any extra medals requested by the club must be paid for entirely at their own expense and are subject to official administrative approval.Arsenal players eligible for medals: David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Tommy Setford, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, Jakub Kiwior, Cristhian Mosquera, Marli Salmon, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, Christian Norgaard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke and Max Dowman.Matchday timing details: The final is scheduled to kick off in Budapest at 5pm today, with radio coverage and build-up starting as early as 3pm for fans following the action from home. The official medal presentation ceremony will take place on the pitch immediately following the final whistle, which is expected around 7pm unless extra time or penalties delay the proceedings.READ THE FULL STORY ON MIKEL ARTETA'S UCL FINAL DECISIONS: Mikel Arteta faces key decisions with SEVEN definite Arsenal starters to take on PSG‌