The 2026 UEFA Champions League final was played on 30 May 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, between defending champions Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. PSG triumphed 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw following extra time, securing their second consecutive title and becoming only the second club in the Champions League era to achieve back-to-back wins, matching Real Madrid's 2016–17 feat. This marked the first final since 2018 to feature the titleholder, and notably, both clubs entered as champions of their respective domestic leagues. The match also made history by kicking off at 18:00 CEST, three hours earlier than previous finals, a change UEFA implemented to enhance the fan experience. As winners, PSG earned spots in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup and the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, while Arsenal reached their second European Cup final, having lost to Barcelona in 2006.