Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a Champions League semifinal, second leg, soccer match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid in London, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (John Walton/PA via AP)
Here’s what to know:Kickoff has been brought forward to 1700 GMT, having traditionally been played at 2000 GMT. The governing body, UEFA, made the change to enhance the matchday experience for fans and to optimize logistics, such as public transport, in Budapest.Arsenal is in the final for the first time since 2006. It is only its second time in the final, and it has never won the competition, having lost to Barcelona 20 years ago. Paris Saint-Germain, which beat Inter Milan 5-0 in last year’s final, is back to defend its title.American rock band The Killers will be performing before the match. In recent years, Linkin Park and Lenny Kravitz have headlined.
It’s here! PSG vs. Arsenal in the Champions League final
The title match in soccer’s biggest club competition is here: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest, Hungary.PSG is looking to win Europe’s elite competition for a second straight year, while Arsenal is bidding to become European champion for the first time in its return to the final after 20 years.Both teams are coming off winning their own domestic leagues, in France and England, respectively.
