The 2026 UEFA Champions League final will take place on Saturday, June 1 at 6pm local time (17:00 GMT) in Budapest’s Puskas Stadium. The match will see Paris Saint-Germain. The defending champions. Take on Arsenal. The English Premier League winners. In a high-stakes clash for European football’s most prestigious prize.

Teams in the Final

PSG and Arsenal have reached the final after victorious semifinal campaigns; the French side defeated Bayern Munich, while Arsenal overcame Atletico Madrid in their respective last-four clashes.

PSG secured their place in the final by winning both legs of the semifinal series against Bayern Munich. Arsenal, on the other hand, triumphed in a dramatic encounter against Atletico Madrid, continuing their impressive form this season.

Key Players and Squad News

For PSG, Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele are expected to be key contributors, though the latter is an injury concern ahead of the final. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who leads PSG’s scoring charts with 19 goals, is another vital asset for the Parisians.

Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Viktor Gyokeres are central to their hopes. Rice, the England midfielder, anchors the midfield, while Gyokeres, with 19 goals this season, leads the attack. Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze, with 10 and 7 goals respectively, are also key figures for the Gunners.

Both teams have strong defensive cores. PSG’s Marquinhos and Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes are expected to play major roles in the final.

Season Achievements and Final Details

PSG finished the French Ligue 1 season six points ahead of Lens, securing their fifth consecutive league title and their 12th in 14 years. Arsenal, meanwhile, ended a 22-year wait to win the Premier League, finishing the season with their first league title since 2004.

The final will be held at Puskas Stadium, which has a capacity of 67,215 spectators. The venue, named after Hungary’s legendary forward Ferenc Puskas, reopened in 2019 after a major renovation.

The match will not be free to watch globally. The UEFA Champions League is part of a subscription-based package sold by the continent’s governing body. Al Jazeera Sport will provide full coverage, including a pre-match buildup starting at 2pm (13:00 GMT) and live commentary during the game.