UEFA Sets Date and Kick-off Time for 2026 Champions League Final in Budapest
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has officially announced the specific date and kick-off time for the UEFA Champions League final for the 2025-2026 season. The decisive match is scheduled to take place on May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, which has been confirmed as the host stadium for this prestigious continental football event.
The final will kick off at 18:00 (6 PM) Spanish time. This proactive step by UEFA aims to organize the logistical and temporal aspects of the final in advance. The announced details are intended to provide a clear roadmap for participating clubs and fans, particularly with Hungary chosen as the ultimate destination for the battle for the coveted title.
These arrangements come as the dates for the advanced knockout stages have also been set. The first legs of the quarter-finals are scheduled to begin on April 7, featuring clashes between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal, and Real Madrid against Bayern Munich. The remaining fixtures will be completed on April 8, with Barcelona facing Atlético Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain taking on Liverpool. The crucial second legs will then be played on April 14 and 15.
The path to the Budapest final continues with the semi-final matches on April 28 and 29. The winner of the Paris Saint-Germain versus Liverpool tie will meet the qualifier from the Real Madrid versus Bayern Munich clash. Meanwhile, the other semi-final will see the winner of the Spanish Barcelona versus Atlético Madrid encounter face the victor of the Sporting Lisbon versus Arsenal match, thereby determining the two teams that will compete for the silver trophy in late May.
