Everything you need to know Champions League final 2026

The UEFA Champions League Final 2026 will mark a historic moment for European club football. The most prestigious club competition in world football, the UEFA Champions League will host its 2025/26 final at the Puskas Arena.

When is the Champions League final 2026?

The 2026 Champions League final is scheduled for Saturday 30 May 2026. This date follows the traditional end-of-season Champions League schedule. Also UEFA decided to bring the kick-off time forward from the usual 8pm UK time starting from this season, with the 2026 final set to kick off at 5pm UK time.

Where is the Champions League final 2026?

The final will be played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. This iconic stadium, which holds over 67,000 spectators, is one of the most modern football venues in Europe.

When are the knockout phase matches?

Knockout phase play-offs: 17/18 & 24/25 February 2026
Round of 16: 10/11 & 17/18 March 2026
Quarter-finals: 7/8 & 14/15 April 2026
Semi-finals: 28/29 April & 5/6 May 2026
Final: 30 May 2026 (Budapest)

Champions League trophy

UEFA Champions League trophy stands 73.5cm tall and weighs 7.5kg. The creator Jürg Stadelmann said ”Everybody in football is keen to get their hands on it” about the trophy. The winners will also earn the right to play against the winners of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.

Which team has won the most titles?

Real Madrid hold the record with nine titles in the Champions League era. Barcelona are next on the list, having tasted success in four of their five Champions League finals, while AC Milan and Bayern München captured the famous silverware in half of their six appearances in the decider.

9 Real Madrid
4 Barcelona
3 AC Milan
3 Bayern München
2 Chelsea
2 Liverpool
2 Manchester United
1 Juventus
1 Ajax
1 Borussia Dortmund
1 Inter
1 Marseille
1 Porto
1 Manchester City
1 Paris Saint-Germain