UEFA confirms PSG v Arsenal final in Budapest

UEFA confirmed on Friday that Paris Saint-Germain will play Arsenal in the men's Champions League final in Budapest on May 30, setting up a meeting between the defending champions and a club chasing its first European Cup. UEFA's final match page lists the game at Puskás Aréna, with kickoff set for 18:00 CET. Paris arrive as Ligue 1 champions and holders after beating Inter 5-0 in last season's final, while Arsenal are into the decider for the first time in the Champions League era, according to UEFA's stat pack. ### How did UEFA frame the final? UEFA's stat pack said Paris are the first defending champions to reach the Champions League final since Real Madrid did so in 2016/17 and 2017/18. The governing body also said Paris have won one and lost one of their previous two finals, losing to Bayern Munich in 2019/20 before routing Inter last season by the biggest margin in a European Cup or Champions League final. (uefa.com) Arsenal's place gives the final a different historical angle. UEFA said the London club are seeking a first Champions League title, with the final page describing the match as one in which "history will be made" in Budapest. ### Why is Arsenal's appearance notable? Arsenal have never won the European Cup or Champions League, and UEFA's materials present this as their first final in the competition. (uefa.com) Their route to Budapest included knockout wins over Sporting CP, Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid, according to UEFA's season fixtures and the competition homepage. (uefa.com) Paris, by contrast, have recent final experience and a run of results against English opposition. UEFA said the French side have won five successive Champions League knockout ties against English clubs, a detail that adds context to their meeting with Arsenal. (uefa.com) ### What do UEFA's pages say about the venue and timing? Puskás Aréna in Budapest will host the final on Saturday, May 30. UEFA's fixtures page lists the match as Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal, and the dedicated final page says the 2025/26 season will conclude there. (uefa.com) UEFA's live match page also shows the fixture as Paris versus Arsenal and carries the competition's latest match information, including squad lists, updates and statistics. UEFA's homepage counts down to the final and repeats the pairing. ### What else is on UEFA's finals weekend schedule? Barcelona and OL Lyonnes meet in the Women's Champions League final in Oslo on May 23, according to UEFA's match page and preview coverage. (uefa.com) UEFA said it will be a record-equalling fourth meeting between the clubs in a Women's Champions League final. (uefa.com) Pere Romeu will lead Barcelona, while Jonatan Giraldez takes charge of OL Lyonnes against his former club. UEFA's separate coach features said Romeu was preparing Barcelona after last year's defeat in the showpiece, and Giraldez was attempting to beat the side he previously led to back-to-back European titles in 2023 and 2024. (uefa.com) ### Where can readers track the buildup? UEFA's final pages for Paris-Arsenal and Barcelona-OL Lyonnes carry the official match information, including lineups, stats and updates. UEFA's fixtures page says the men's final will be played on May 30 in Budapest, with Paris and Arsenal the last two teams standing in the 2025/26 competition. (uefa.com 1) (uefa.com 2)