PSG vs Arsenal: how to watch the historic Champions League final

A clash of titans awaits football fans this weekend as Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal face off in a historic Champions League final. The showdown, set for Saturday, May 30 at 18:00, marks the culmination of an intense European campaign.

The venue for this monumental encounter is the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, a stadium named after football legend Ferenc Puskás. Both teams arrive with ambitions as high as the stakes they’re playing for.

The road to the final

Arsenal’s journey to Budapest has been nothing short of spectacular. The London side lifted the Premier League trophy last week, ending a 22-year title drought. The Gunners now stand on the precipice of footballing immortality, chasing a historic double by adding the Champions League to their domestic triumph. Their path to the final featured 11 wins, three draws, 29 goals scored, and only seven conceded, including impressive victories over Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and Atlético Madrid.

Paris Saint-Germain’s European campaign began with a shaky start, but the Parisians found their rhythm. After a slow beginning, they turned things around with a commanding 5-2 victory over Chelsea in March. Since then, they’ve delivered knockout performances against Liverpool and Bayern Munich to secure their second consecutive final appearance.

What’s at stake?

For PSG, victory would cement their status as the first team to win back-to-back Champions League titles since Real Madrid in 2016. The French club is chasing its second-ever European crown, having fallen short in previous finals.

Meanwhile, Arsenal is chasing its first-ever Champions League trophy. A win would make them only the third English club—after Manchester United and Liverpool—to achieve the domestic and European double in a single season. Their last Champions League final appearance was in 2006 at the Stade de France, where they finished runners-up.

The final promises a fascinating tactical battle. One team relies on its star-studded lineup, while the other boasts a cohesive, resilient collective. Both sides have shown nerves of steel in high-pressure moments, ensuring this match will be unforgettable regardless of the outcome.

How to watch in France

The final kicks off at 18:00 on Canal+. Fans can also stream the match live via the myCanal app on smartphones, tablets, computers, gaming consoles, and smart TVs—exclusively for subscribers.