Overview
- The Champions League final between Paris Saint‑Germain and Arsenal will be played at the Puskás Arena in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, 2026, kicking off at 5pm BST (12pm ET).
- TNT Sports has confirmed the match will be shown only on its platform and via HBO Max in the UK, ending a 34‑year run of finals being available free to view after the competition was rebranded.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Mayor Sadiq Khan, the Football Supporters’ Association and dozens of supporters’ groups have publicly urged TNT to make the final free to watch and asked the broadcaster to reverse its decision.
- TNT Sports defended the move by pointing to a low‑cost HBO Max option from £4.99 for a month and said its pricing offers value, even as reporting notes TNT was outbid for Champions League rights from the 2027–28 cycle.
- UEFA brought the kick‑off forward to 5pm BST to improve travel and matchday logistics for fans, and organisers have confirmed pre‑match entertainment by The Killers, highlighting the event’s changing live and broadcast priorities.