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PSG vs. Arsenal to Play Champions League Final on May 30 in Budapest at 6 p.m.

French officials vow a heavy police presence to prevent a repeat of the Paris unrest.

Overview

  • UEFA set the final for May 30 at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna with a new 6 p.m. kickoff to help families watch and ease late-night travel.
  • Supporters will get about 39,000 of the 61,000 seats, with roughly 17,000 tickets per club and fewer than 5,000 in the general sale, and over 40% offered in the two cheapest price tiers.
  • In Germany, the match airs free on ZDF, with streaming also available on DAZN.
  • Celebrations in Paris after PSG’s semi-final qualification led to 127 arrests, 23 injured police officers, and 11 other injuries, including one serious case linked to a mortar.
  • PSG enter as defending champions, while Arsenal reach only their second Champions League final after their 2006 appearance.