When is the Champions League final? Date, UK kick-off time and location for showpiece match

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The 2025/26 Champions League final is already on the horizon, with the remaining European giants setting their sights on Budapest.Last year’s final saw Paris Saint-Germain secure the ultimate prize with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich.PSG became Champions League winners for the first time last MayGettyHowever, the reigning European champions face a mountain to climb this year after being drawn against Liverpool in a blockbuster quarter-final clash.Other heavyweights have already exited the competition, including Manchester City and Chelsea.Favourites Arsenal and Real Madrid are still in the hunt for the European trophy as the tournament reaches the business end of the the season.As we head into the next stage of the Champions League, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s showpiece match…When is the 2025/26 Champions League final?The 2026 Champions League final will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026.It will be played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.The venue holds just under 70,000 people and previously hosted the 2023 Europa League final.In a major change to the traditional late-night kick-off time, UEFA has confirmed the match will start three hours earlier than usual at 5pm.The Champions League final has typically kicked off at 8pm but officials have switched the times to ‘enhance the overall matchday experience’ and make the event more accessible to younger fans and international audiences.The Puskas Arena was picked over the San Siro in MilanGettyChampions League 2025/26 fixturesQuarter finalsTuesday, April 7Sporting CP v Arsenal, 8pm – live on talkSPORTReal Madrid v Bayern Munich, 8pmWednesday, April 8Barcelona v Atletico Madrid, 8pmParis Saint-Germain v Liverpool, 8pm – live on talkSPORTTuesday, April 14Atletico Madrid v Barcelona, 8pmLiverpool v Paris Saint-Germain, 8pmWednesday, April 15Arsenal v Sporting CP, 8pm – live on talkSPORTBayern Munich v Real Madrid, 8pmSemi-finalsTo be played on April 28/29 and May 5/6It took Real Madrid 12 years after receiving their ninth title, to secure their tenthGettyWhich team has the most Champions League wins?Real Madrid have dominated the European stage, winning a record 15 titles in their history, with their closest rivals being AC Milan, who sit on seven trophies.Liverpool are the most successful English side in the tournament with six titles and are tied with the same amount as Bayern Munich.Other multi-time winners include Ajax, Manchester United and Inter Milan.PSG managed to join the winners’ circle last year, finally capturing their first ever Champions League trophy in Munich.