English Premier League champions Arsenal will take on defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
The match marks the 34th final of the tournament and the first time the Hungarian capital hosts the event.
>>> West Virginia Baseball Defeats Binghamton in NCAA Regional Opener
Paris Saint-Germain enters the match as slight favorites, attempting to become the first club since Real Madrid in 2018 to win consecutive titles.
The French side has scored 44 goals this season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has selected an attacking formation by starting German international Kai Havertz alongside youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield.
Arteta deployed a defensive line composed entirely of four natural center-backs to counter PSG's attacking threat, benching midfielder Martin Zubimendi and winger Eberechi Eze.
>>> Kansas City Current Hosts Boston Legacy FC on Pride Day
German referee Daniel Siebert will officiate the final, marking his tenth appearance in the competition this season.
Siebert previously oversaw Arsenal's 1-0 semifinal victory against Atletico Madrid and PSG's scoreless draw against Athletic Club during the league phase.
Bastian Dankert will serve as the Video Assistant Referee, accompanied by assistant referees Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn.
>>> Willian Pacho Emerges as Key Figure for PSG Ahead of Champions League Final
The live broadcast of the European club football season finale is scheduled to air on free-to-air television via ZDF and through the DAZN streaming platform.
