PSG vs Arsenal: match time and broadcast details for the Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain faces Arsenal in a high-stakes Champions League final. Here’s how to watch this must-see clash live.
The defending champions Paris Saint-Germain are back in the Champions League final, this time facing off against Premier League winners Arsenal. The showdown will take place at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna, promising a thrilling encounter.
Set your alarms: this Champions League final kicks off at an unusual 6:00 PM CET. The match will be broadcast live on M6, with Canal+ also carrying the game as the regular broadcaster of the competition.
Paris seeks back-to-back European glory
Paris Saint-Germain arrives in Budapest with one objective: to retain their Champions League title. The road to the final hasn’t been smooth for Luis Enrique’s side. Struggling during the group stage—where they finished 11th—they barely scraped through a playoff against AS Monaco to secure their place in the knockout rounds.
However, the Parisians turned up the intensity in the later stages. A series of dominant attacking displays saw them dispatch heavyweights like Chelsea (8-2) and Liverpool (4-0). Their semi-final clash with Bayern Munich was a rollercoaster, ending 6-4 in PSG’s favor. Key players Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been instrumental in their success.
Arsenal chases historic first Champions League crown
On the other side of the pitch, Arsenal is aiming to make history. The London club has never lifted the Champions League trophy. Their last final appearance, back in 2006, ended in defeat against FC Barcelona at the Stade de France. Two decades later, Mikel Arteta’s side returns to the big stage after securing the Premier League title—22 years since their last league triumph.
This final is a clash of contrasting ambitions. PSG is chasing a second consecutive Champions League title to cement their status as Europe’s elite. Arsenal, meanwhile, is chasing a maiden Champions League trophy after years of rebuilding under Arteta’s leadership.