When is the Champions League final? 2026 date, kick-off time, city and stadium
Paddy Power News has everything you need to know about the 2026 Champions League final including the date, time and stadium details.
news.paddypower.comHere are the latest confirmed details about the 2026 UEFA Champions League final.
- Date and venue: The final is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. This is the first time Budapest hosts the final.[3][4]
- Kickoff time: The match is due to start at 18:00 CET (12:00 ET), a departure from the traditional 21:00 CET slot to accommodate families and travel.[2]
- Participants: Paris Saint-Germain were noted as the defending champions entering the 2025–26 season, with Arsenal among contenders, though the final participants will be determined by the knockout rounds.[5][3]
- Notable context: The final marks the culmination of the 71st season of Europe’s top club competition, and it will determine the UEFA Champions League champion for the 2025–26 season.[3][5]
Illustrative snapshot:
- Final date: May 30, 2026
- Venue: Puskás Aréna, Budapest
- Kickoff: 18:00 CET
If you’d like, I can pull more details on the two finalist teams as the knockout rounds progress, or provide a brief at-a-glance schedule of related events (semi-finals, opening-week fixtures, viewing options).
Citations:
- Final date, venue, and general context:[4][5][3]
- Kickoff time detail:[2]