Overview

• Istvan Kovacs has been officially appointed by UEFA to referee the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan on May 31, 2025, in Munich.
• This marks Kovacs's first Champions League final as the lead referee, following prior roles in the Conference League and Europa League finals.
• Kovacs has officiated matches involving both finalists this season, including PSG's group-stage loss to Bayern Munich and their round-of-16 win at Anfield, as well as Inter's group-stage victory over Arsenal.
• Inter has never lost under Kovacs’s officiating, while PSG’s record includes both victories and contentious defeats, such as their group-stage loss to Bayern Munich.
• UEFA’s selection of Kovacs highlights his progression through major European competitions and his consistency in high-stakes matches.