Arsenal and holders PSG have secured their places in the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after eliminating Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, respectively.
The final will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 BST.
UEFA acknowledged that the earlier kick-off time was implemented to improve the whole matchday experience and better serve fans, teams, and host cities, replacing the previous editions’ regular 20:00 start time.
For Arsenal, the final marks a significant milestone as they return to Europe’s greatest stage for the first time in 20 years.
PSG, meanwhile, arrive as reigning champions, hoping to successfully defend the title they won in 2025.
The match sets up a high-profile battle between one of England’s most successful teams and the current holders of European football’s top trophy.
Ticket allocation for the final has already begun, with Arsenal fans obtaining early access via a priority window that opened on Thursday afternoon.
However, demand considerably outstrips availability, with only 16,824 seats available to the club.
Priority access has been reserved for supporters who have attended qualifying home and away matches, while remaining season-ticket holders must use a voting method based on availability.
UEFA has established ticket prices in numerous categories, ranging from €70 for the cheapest seats to €950 for premium positions, with intermediate tiers of €180 and €650.
Due to limited views, a small number of tickets will be available at a discounted price. Approximately 4,600 tickets are granted to the general public, with the remainder distributed to UEFA’s member associations, commercial partners, broadcasters, and other stakeholders.
The match will take place at the Puskas Arena, a 67,000-capacity stadium in eastern Budapest named for Hungarian football icon Ferenc Puskas.
It is the home stadium for Hungary’s national team and has previously held big European matches, including the 2023 Europa League final.
This will be the first time it has hosted the Champions League final.
On the pitch, Arsenal’s season has been defined by a great balance of offense and defense. The Premier League club has scored 29 goals in the competition while conceding only six, the greatest defensive record in this season’s tournament.
Their nine clean sheets also lead all teams, indicating a disciplined and controlled European campaign.
Interestingly, despite their domestic reputation for set-piece effectiveness, Arsenal has only scored five set-piece goals in the Champions League, indicating a more adaptive strategy under manager Mikel Arteta as they adjust to the demands of the continental game.
With Arsenal aiming for a historic comeback to European success and PSG aiming to defend their title, the 2026 final promises to be a thrilling clash between two of the continent’s best teams.
