The stage is set for a thrilling Champions League final as Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday evening. The Gunners are aiming for their first European title and a historic double after clinching the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years.
Match Overview
Arsenal secured the league title on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace, and manager Mikel Arteta rested several key players to keep them fresh for the final. The biggest tactical decision facing Arteta is whether to start Kai Havertz—who scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the 2021 Champions League final—or Viktor Gyökeres in attack.
Defensively, Arsenal face a challenge at right-back. Ben White is ruled out with an injury, and Jurriën Timber is racing to prove his fitness after a two-month layoff. PSG, who eliminated Arsenal in last season’s semi-finals, are looking to become the first team since Real Madrid in 2017 to successfully defend the Champions League title. Luis Enrique’s stylish squad also aims for a domestic league and European double after another dominant year in Ligue 1.
When and Where Is the Final?
The match takes place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm local time.
TV Coverage and Live Stream
The final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK. Viewers can also live stream the match via the HBO Max app on laptops, smartphones, and tablets. A TNT Sports subscription can be added to existing BT Broadband contracts from £18 per month, or through the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month, which includes both TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.
For those without a contract, HBO Max offers a sport pass that allows streaming without a long-term commitment. The app is the new streaming home for TNT Sports, featuring live Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, boxing, and MotoGP.
Radio Coverage
Listeners can tune into the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live. BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW frequencies 693 kHz, 909 kHz, and 990 kHz, as well as through most TV packages and online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app. talkSPORT can be accessed on DAB radio, MW 1089 kHz (with local variations noted on its official website), and through most TV packages or the talkSPORT website and app.
Betting Odds
Leading bookmaker bet365 has released the following odds for the final: PSG at 13/10, a draw at 23/10, and Arsenal at 21/10. A special bet boost offers Gabriel to score with a header at 10/1 (from 9/1). New customers can claim a Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets offer, subject to terms and conditions. All odds are subject to change. Please gamble responsibly—visit GambleAware.org for support.
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