The UEFA Champions League final is set for Saturday evening as Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. The Gunners are chasing their first European title and a historic double after clinching the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years with a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace on the final day of the domestic season.
When and where is the match?
The final takes place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm local time.
How to watch on TV
Live coverage will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1. Viewers can access the channel through various packages: existing BT Broadband customers can add TNT Sports for £18 per month, while the ‘Big Sport’ package (including all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass) costs £40 per month. The match can also be streamed directly through HBO Max, which now serves as the streaming home for TNT Sports content, including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing, and MotoGP events.
Live stream options
Fans can watch the match online via an HBO Max sport pass, available without a long-term contract. Existing HBO Max subscribers can stream on laptops, smartphones, and tablets using the HBO Max app. No additional registration is required beyond a standard subscription.
Radio coverage
For those preferring audio, the final will be broadcast on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC Radio 5 Live is accessible on DAB radio, MW frequencies (693 kHz, 909 kHz, 990 kHz), via most TV packages, and online through the BBC website or BBC Sounds app. talkSPORT is available on DAB, MW 1089 kHz (local frequencies may vary), and can be streamed via its website or mobile app.
Team news and build-up
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rested several key players during the final Premier League match to ensure freshness for the European showdown. The major selection dilemma remains up front: whether to start Kai Havertz, who scored Chelsea’s Champions League-winning goal in 2021, or Viktor Gyökeres. However, Arsenal face a problem at right-back. Ben White is ruled out through injury, and Jurriën Timber is racing against time to prove his fitness after a two-month layoff.
PSG, who knocked Arsenal out of last season’s Champions League at the semi-final stage, are aiming to become the first team since Real Madrid in 2017 to successfully defend the title. Luis Enrique’s side are also targeting a domestic league and European double after another dominant Ligue 1 campaign.
Betting odds and context
According to leading bookmakers, PSG are the slight favorites at 13/10, with the draw priced at 23/10 and Arsenal at 21/10. One notable enhanced odds offer includes Gabriel to score with a header at 10/1 (from 9/1). All odds are subject to change, and gambling is for adults only. Please gamble responsibly.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two attacking sides, with Arsenal seeking their first European crown and PSG looking to cement their dynasty.
