⚽ Arsenal vs PSG, Saturday 30 May at the Puskás Aréna
The 2026 UEFA Champions League final kicks off at 18:00 CEST on Saturday 30 May at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. Arsenal face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain — Arsenal's second Champions League final and PSG's chance at back-to-back titles.
Kickoff lands at 17:00 BST in the UK, 12:00 ET in the US, 09:00 PT on the US west coast, 21:30 IST in India, 00:00 SGT on Sunday 31 May, and 02:00 AEST in Sydney on Sunday morning.
This is a country-by-country guide to the 2026 Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG — the official broadcaster in each major market, the cost of every option, and the trials and ad-supported tiers available before the match this Saturday.
If you travel during the final weekend, a streaming-friendly VPN like VPN Super can help keep your existing subscription secure on public Wi-Fi at hotels, lounges, and cafés. More on that further down.
The 2026 Champions League final at a glance
Final details
- Fixture: Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Date: Saturday 30 May 2026
- Kickoff: 18:00 CEST (17:00 BST · 12:00 ET · 09:00 PT · 21:30 IST · 00:00 SGT Sunday · 02:00 AEST Sunday)
- Venue: Puskás Aréna, Budapest (capacity 67,215)
- Referee: To be confirmed by UEFA in match week
- Road to the final: Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid 2–1 on aggregate in the semi-finals; PSG beat Bayern München 6–5 on aggregate
Where to watch the 2026 Champions League final by country
United Kingdom and Ireland
TNT Sports holds the UK live rights for the 2025/26 Champions League final. The final streams on discovery+ with the TNT Sports add-on; a monthly discovery+ Premium Subscription with TNT Sports is around £30.99 a month with no long-term contract. Amazon Prime Video carries selected Champions League matches earlier in the season, but the final itself sits with TNT Sports. The BBC has highlights-only rights through 2030/31 — goals and a Match of the Day-style wrap on iPlayer, no live final broadcast. BBC Radio 5 Live carries full English-language commentary in any browser at no cost. If you're on the move during the weekend, VPN Super's UK server keeps your discovery+ session encrypted on public Wi-Fi.
In the Republic of Ireland, RTÉ broadcasts the final on RTÉ 2 and RTÉ Player to viewers in Ireland with an RTÉ Player Account. Virgin Media Television also broadcasts the final on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play.
United States
Paramount+ is the exclusive US home of the 2025/26 Champions League and streams every match including the final, with CBS Sports providing the broadcast feed. Paramount+ Essential is $7.99 a month, Paramount+ with Showtime is $12.99 a month, and there's a 7-day free trial in the US — long enough to cover the final weekend if timed right. Univision and TUDN carry the Spanish-language broadcast. From the 2027/28 cycle, Paramount+ takes over rights in several additional territories, but this final remains on Paramount+ in the US. If you're travelling within the US on final weekend, VPN Super's US server keeps your Paramount+ session private on hotel and café networks.
Canada
DAZN holds exclusive Canadian streaming rights for the 2025/26 Champions League. A DAZN Canada monthly Subscription is CAD 24.99 a month or CAD 199.99 annually, and the service streams every match of the season including the Arsenal vs PSG final. From 2027/28, Paramount+ takes over Canadian rights.
Australia
The final is broadcast on Nine Network on 9Gem or 9Go!, with the live simulcast on 9Now for viewers in Australia with a 9Now Account. Stan Sport carries the rest of the season's matches ad-free, with selected matches in 4K, on a Sport add-on of around AUD 20 a month on top of a Stan base Subscription. Kickoff lands at roughly 02:00 AEST on Sunday 31 May — set an alarm. VPN Super's Australia server provides a private connection on shared Wi-Fi if you're watching from a café or hotel.
India
Sony LIV streams the Champions League in India, with JioTV carrying the Sony Ten channels through 2026/27. A Sony LIV Premium Subscription is around ₹999 a year. Both services require an India-region account. Kickoff is 21:30 IST on Saturday. VPN Super's India server keeps the session encrypted on shared networks.
Singapore
The Champions League final is carried by StarHub TV+ and meWATCH's Sports+ tier in Singapore. meWATCH Sports+ is around SGD 14.98 a month with a 7-day free trial. Kickoff is 00:00 SGT on Sunday 31 May.
Germany and Austria
Amazon Prime Video Germany holds rights to the Tuesday Champions League fixture across the season, and DAZN carries Wednesday matches. The Saturday final, however, sits with DAZN in Germany. In Austria, Sky Austria and Canal+ Austria carry the final; ServusTV and ORF hold highlights-only rights this cycle. Puls 4 takes over Austrian free-TV rights from 2027/28. VPN Super's Germany server protects your DAZN session on hotel networks if you're travelling within Germany.
France
Canal+ carries the final in France through its Canal+ Sport and Canal+ Foot tiers. Canal+ entry-tier streaming passes start at around €19.99 a month and include the Canal+ Sport channel. RMC Sport and beIN Sports France also broadcast selected Champions League fixtures across the season. For private viewing on public Wi-Fi during the weekend, VPN Super's France server sits in Paris.
Spain
Movistar Plus+ holds Spanish Champions League rights through Liga de Campeones on Movistar Liga de Campeones. The Movistar Plus+ Total bundle starts at around €25 a month for new subscribers. VPN Super's Spain server is available for travellers who want an encrypted connection on shared networks.
Italy
Sky Italia is the live home, with Amazon Prime Video Italy carrying the Tuesday match across the season. The Saturday final is on Sky Sport and the Sky Go and NOW TV streaming apps. NOW TV Sport passes start at around €14.99 a month. VPN Super's Italy server provides a private connection on hotel and café Wi-Fi during the weekend.
Worldwide — UEFA TV
UEFA TV is the official direct-to-consumer service from UEFA itself, with replays, highlights, and selected live coverage in territories where no exclusive broadcaster holds the rights. Availability and live-match coverage vary by country — check uefa.tv for what's offered where you live.
Catching up on the Champions League semi-finals
If you missed the 2026 Champions League semi-finals, full replays of Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid and PSG vs Bayern München are available on the rights-holder in your country — Paramount+ in the US, discovery+ / TNT Sports in the UK, DAZN in Canada and Germany, Stan Sport in Australia, Sony LIV in India, Canal+ in France, Sky Italia in Italy, and Movistar Plus+ in Spain. UEFA TV also carries full match replays in most territories.
Where a VPN fits into final weekend
A VPN is a privacy tool. It encrypts your internet connection so that public Wi-Fi networks, your internet service provider, and other parties on the network can't see what you're doing online. Three practical reasons to run one during the final:
Privacy use cases for final weekend
- Streaming over public Wi-Fi while travelling. If you're at a hotel, an airport lounge, or a café and want to catch kickoff on your own paid Subscription, a VPN keeps your session encrypted on a network you don't control.
- Stopping your ISP from throttling video. Some internet providers slow down video traffic during peak hours. A VPN hides the type of traffic so a live stream is treated the same as any other connection.
- Keeping your Account safer. A VPN reduces the metadata exposed to other parties on shared networks when you Sign in to a streaming Account, lowering the risk of session hijacking or credential interception during the match.
A streaming-friendly VPN with a deep global server network matters more than headline speed claims — the closer your server is to your real location, the smaller the impact on stream quality.
A VPN is not a way around broadcaster geo-restrictions. Champions League broadcast rights are sold on a country-by-country basis, and most broadcaster Terms of Service prohibit using a VPN to access content outside the licensed territory. Always use the broadcaster that holds the rights in the country where you live.
Respect broadcaster terms: UEFA sells Champions League rights territory by territory, and broadcasters including Paramount+, DAZN, TNT Sports, and Sky explicitly prohibit using tools to alter or mask location to access their service. Use the official rights-holder for the country where you live.
A VPN won't unlock paid services without billing: Paramount+ binds new accounts to the country you sign up in. Connecting to a server in another country doesn't change which payment methods a service accepts.
A weak home connection isn't a VPN problem: HD streaming needs roughly 5 to 10 Mbps of stable bandwidth and 4K needs around 25 Mbps. If your line can't handle that, a VPN won't fix it.
Setup checklist before kickoff
- Subscribe to the broadcaster that holds the rights in your country. See the country guide above — Paramount+ in the US (7-day trial), discovery+ with TNT Sports in the UK, DAZN in Canada or Germany, 9Now in Australia, Sony LIV in India, Canal+ in France, Sky NOW in Italy, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, or meWATCH Sports+ in Singapore.
- Install VPN Super on the devices you'll watch on. Get the VPN Super App for your laptop, phone, or TV box, and pick a server in your own country from the global server network if you want a private, encrypted connection during the final.
- Test the day before. Sign in to your streaming Account on Friday evening and load a live programme — most rights-holders carry pre-match coverage from Wednesday. If something is wrong, you'll have time to fix it before Saturday kickoff.
- Use a wired connection if you can. Ethernet beats Wi-Fi for a 90-minute (plus stoppages, plus possible extra time and penalties) HD stream.
- Plan your audio. BBC Radio 5 Live carries English-language commentary in any browser if your video feed is in another language.
🔒 Stream with privacy on final weekend
Install the VPN Super App on the devices you watch on. Connect before you Sign in to your streaming Account so the session is encrypted from the start.
- Free VPN plan available — no card required to try it.
- Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
- Split Tunneling so you can keep BBC Radio 5 Live or your home connection separate from the VPN tunnel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the 2026 Champions League final?
Watch on the official rights-holder in your country: TNT Sports (via discovery+) in the UK, Paramount+ in the US, DAZN in Canada and Germany, 9Now in Australia, Sony LIV or JioTV in India, meWATCH Sports+ in Singapore, Canal+ in France, Sky Sport and NOW TV in Italy, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Play in Ireland, and Sky Austria in Austria. UEFA TV also carries the match in selected territories.
What time is the 2026 Champions League final?
Kickoff is 18:00 CEST on Saturday 30 May 2026. That's 17:00 BST in the UK, 12:00 ET in the US, 09:00 PT on the US west coast, 21:30 IST in India, 00:00 SGT on Sunday 31 May, and 02:00 AEST in Sydney on Sunday.
Where is the 2026 Champions League final being played?
The Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary — capacity 67,215. This is the first Champions League final hosted in the Hungarian capital.
What channel is the Champions League final on?
It depends on your country. TNT Sports in the UK, CBS Sports / Paramount+ in the US, DAZN in Canada and Germany, Nine Network (9Gem or 9Go!) in Australia, Sony Ten / Sony LIV in India, StarHub TV+ in Singapore, Canal+ in France, Sky Sport in Italy, Movistar in Spain, RTÉ 2 in Ireland, and Sky Austria in Austria.
Is there a free trial that covers the Champions League final?
Paramount+ offers a 7-day trial in the US, meWATCH Sports+ offers a 7-day trial in Singapore, and Sky NOW carries day passes in the UK and Italy that cover a single match. Trial availability and length change often — check each provider this week.
Can I use a VPN to watch the Champions League final in another country?
No. Broadcaster Terms of Service prohibit using tools to alter or disguise your location to access content outside the licensed territory. Use the official broadcaster for the country where you live.
Why would I use a VPN during the final, then?
For privacy. A VPN encrypts your connection on public Wi-Fi while you travel, helps prevent ISP throttling of video traffic, and reduces the metadata exposed to other parties on shared networks when you Sign in to your streaming Account.
How do I watch the Champions League final live stream in the UK?
Subscribe to TNT Sports through discovery+ — around £30.99 a month with no long contract. The final is also on TNT Sports 1 on cable and satellite. BBC Radio 5 Live carries English-language commentary in any browser at no extra cost. BBC iPlayer carries highlights only. If you're travelling within the UK, VPN Super's UK server keeps your discovery+ session private on shared Wi-Fi.
How do I watch the Champions League final in the US?
Subscribe to Paramount+ — $7.99 a month for the Essential tier or $12.99 a month with Showtime. The 7-day trial covers the final weekend if timed right. CBS Sports is the broadcast partner; Univision and TUDN carry the Spanish-language feed. VPN Super's US server keeps your Paramount+ session encrypted on public Wi-Fi when travelling.
How do I watch the Champions League final in Canada?
DAZN Canada is the exclusive rights-holder. A monthly DAZN Subscription is CAD 24.99 a month, or CAD 199.99 for the year.
How do I watch the Champions League final in Australia?
Nine Network broadcasts the final on 9Gem or 9Go! with the simulcast on 9Now. Stan Sport carries Champions League matches across the rest of the season ad-free, with selected matches in 4K. Kickoff is 02:00 AEST on Sunday 31 May. VPN Super's Australia server is available for travellers who want a private connection on shared networks.
How do I watch the Champions League final in India?
Sony LIV streams the match, with JioTV carrying the Sony Ten channels. A Sony LIV Premium Subscription is around ₹999 a year. Kickoff is 21:30 IST. VPN Super's India server keeps your session encrypted on public Wi-Fi.
How do I watch the Champions League final in Germany?
DAZN carries the Saturday final in Germany. Amazon Prime Video Germany holds the Tuesday match through the rest of the season but not the final. VPN Super's Germany server sits in Frankfurt for travellers who want a private connection.
How do I watch the Champions League final in France?
Canal+ carries the final on its Canal+ Sport and Canal+ Foot tiers. Entry-tier streaming passes start at around €19.99 a month. VPN Super's France server is in Paris for travellers using shared Wi-Fi.
How do I watch the Champions League final in Italy?
Sky Italia carries the final on Sky Sport. The Sky Go and NOW TV streaming apps both run the match; NOW TV Sport passes start at around €14.99 a month. VPN Super's Italy server keeps your stream private on shared networks.
How do I watch the Champions League final in Spain?
Movistar Plus+ carries the final through Movistar Liga de Campeones. Total bundles start at around €25 a month for new subscribers. VPN Super's Spain server is available for travellers within Spain who want an encrypted connection on shared Wi-Fi.
Does the VPN Super Free VPN plan work alongside streaming?
Yes. The Free VPN plan works alongside any streaming service you subscribe to in your country. No payment details are required to try it.
Will a VPN slow down my live stream?
A small drop is normal (typically 5% to 15%) because traffic takes a slightly longer route through the VPN server. For 1080p video this is invisible on a stable home connection. For 4K, pick a server in your own country and close to your home city.
Is the Women's Champions League final on the same weekend?
No. The 2026 UEFA Women's Champions League final is played on a separate date. Check the UEFA Women's Champions League schedule on uefa.com for the latest fixture details.
