The biggest club match of the season is just around the corner: the Arsenal vs PSG match will take place on May 26. The Parisians are defending last year’s title, while the Londoners have reached the decisive match for the first time in 20 years — so the intrigue promises to be no joke. We’ve gathered everything you need to know in advance: when the Champions League final PSG vs Arsenal will take place, where to watch the broadcast, and who is considered the favorite.
Here’s where to watch the 2026 Champions League final
When Is the 2026 Champions League Final and Where to Watch PSG vs Arsenal
The PSG vs Arsenal match will take place on May 30 at 19:00 Moscow time at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The opening whistle will sound earlier than the usual evening slot, so it’s best to clear your Saturday evening in advance.
This time the final will be held in Budapest
In Russia, exclusive broadcasting rights belong to the Okko online cinema, in the “Sports” section. The broadcast runs on a paid subscription in up to 4K quality, with switchable commentary tracks and a pre-match studio that starts at 17:00 Moscow time. You can get a trial subscription for 60 days for 1 ruble by entering promo code 475403241582.
Arsenal and PSG: How the Teams Are Performing Before the Champions League Final
PSG are the reigning tournament winners: a year ago, the Parisians won the trophy for the first time in history, thrashing Inter 5-0. This season, the team once again became French champions and beat Bayern on aggregate in the semi-final. PSG in the Champions League final will clearly play aggressively and try to score first quickly, after which they’ll calmly start controlling the game.
Arsenal head into the final as Premier League champions
Arsenal, meanwhile, are having their best season in two decades. The Londoners won the EPL for the first time in 22 years and can now complete a genuine double. In the Champions League, Mikel Arteta’s team hasn’t lost a single match and became the only unbeaten participant in the tournament. There’s an additional motivation — revenge: exactly a year ago, it was PSG who knocked the Gunners out in the semi-final.
Who Will Play in the Champions League Final: Arsenal and PSG Lineups
For Russian fans, there’s a special motivation to watch the 2026 Champions League final. Matvey Safonov will be playing in goal for PSG — according to L’Équipe, the Krasnodar academy graduate will be in the starting lineup. This means that for the first time in history, a Russian goalkeeper will play in a Champions League final, and if PSG win, Safonov will become the first two-time trophy holder from Russia. This season, he played 26 matches and kept 12 clean sheets. Additionally, he saved four consecutive penalties in the Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo, setting an important record.
The Russian goalkeeper has had a very strong season. A trophy would be a fitting conclusion
At the same time, Arsenal have finally become EPL champions and have also reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2006. There’s no doubt the Londoners will come out more confident than ever before.
Winning the EPL will give us a huge boost ahead of the final, — noted Arsenal goalkeeper Raya.
Up front for the Parisians is the traditional trio of Dembélé — Kvaratskhelia — Doué, with Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz in midfield. Arsenal have the reliable David Raya in goal, the Saliba — Gabriel partnership in defense, and the attack will be led by Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Ødegaard.
This time it will be tougher for PSG than in 2025
Among the losses, defender Ben White is out for the Londoners, and Jurriën Timber was also a doubt. Overall, the lineups for the 2026 Champions League final are nearly optimal for both teams.
2026 Champions League Final Prediction: What the Bookmakers Say
This time it will be tougher for PSG than in 2025
Bookmakers believe that PSG are the favorites for the 2026 Champions League final. However, the gap in odds is very small — the match promises to be evenly contested. Opta’s supercomputer also gives the Parisians the edge, estimating their chances at roughly 55% versus 45% for Arsenal.
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| PSG Win | 2.33 |
| Draw | 3.30 |
| Arsenal Win | 3.15 |
Experts agree on one thing: don’t expect zeros on the scoreboard — both teams score a lot, so over 2.5 total goals looks logical.
