epa12081989 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (R) of PSG in action against Bukayo Saka (L) of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC, in Paris, France, 07 May 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON (MaxPPP TagID: epaliveeight242092.jpg) [Photo via MaxPPP]
The Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal in the Champions League final this Saturday, May 30, at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna. Here’s how to catch all the action, including the unusual start time and broadcast details.
The Paris Saint-Germain stands on the brink of history. After lifting the Champions League trophy last season, the club from the French capital now aims to defend its title against Arsenal in Budapest. This clash marks the first time the Ligue 1 champions will attempt a back-to-back victory in Europe’s premier club competition.
The final kicks off at a 18:00 CET start time, an unusual hour for such a high-profile match. French viewers can catch the game live on M6, with additional coverage available on Canal+, the tournament’s primary broadcaster.
PSG’s road to Budapest
Paris Saint-Germain’s path to this final wasn’t straightforward. Struggling in the group stage, the team finished 11th in their domestic league and only secured a Champions League spot by overcoming AS Monaco in the playoffs. Yet, once in the knockout rounds, the Parisians turned up the intensity. A dominant 8-2 dismantling of Chelsea followed, then a clinical 4-0 victory over Liverpool before a nail-biting 6-4 semi-final triumph against Bayern Munich.
Key performers for PSG include Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, whose creativity and goal-scoring prowess have been instrumental in their European campaign. The squad’s resilience and attacking flair make them favorites to replicate last year’s success.
Arsenal’s quest for glory
Arsenal arrives in Budapest with a different agenda: to clinch the club’s first-ever Champions League title. The Gunners last reached a final in 2006, falling to Barcelona at the Stade de France in Paris. Two decades later, Mikel Arteta’s side has transformed from a defensive fortress into Premier League champions, ending a 22-year wait for domestic silverware.
This final is more than a match—it’s a clash of narratives. PSG seeks to cement its status as a European heavyweight, while Arsenal looks to end years of near-misses and finally lift the trophy that has long eluded them.
