Arsenal will meet Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final which will kick off earlier than its traditional time.
Arsenal will meet Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final which will kick off earlier than its traditional time.
May 30, 2026, 04:35 AM ET
The game at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, will begin at 5 p.m. BST on Saturday 30 May.
The reason for the earlier kick-off time was confirmed last August by UEFA.
Why will the Champions League final kick-off early?
The decision to bring forward the kick-off time from 8 p.m. BST to 5 p.m. BST is to "enhance the overall matchday experience for fans, teams and host cities" by optimising the logistics, UEFA said.
UEFA also noted that the early kick-off will allow travelling supporters better access to public transport, particularly after the match.
A positive economic impact for the host city, in this case Budapest, of an early finish which allows fans extra time to celebrate is also cited by the governing body.
Alignment with a broadcasting window is also mentioned as a contributing factor.
What did the UEFA president say?
Averytin News Soccer update.