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There has been a big change to how fans in the UK can watch the Champions League final
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - MAY 27: A view of the UEFA Champions League trophy with the official match ball ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final 2026 between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal at the Puskas Arena on May 27, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Arsenal or PSG will be lifting the famous trophy tonight(Image: Michael Regan - UEFA, UEFA via Getty Images)
How to watch the Champions League final, including whether the game is available to watch on YouTube for free
Kick-off time: Arsenal vs PSG will kick off at 5pm UK time. The showpiece final is being held at the neutral venue, the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
TV channel: The match will be televised live in the UK exclusively on the paid channels TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The live broadcast and match build-up will begin at 3pm.
YouTube change: Unlike in previous years, UK fans will not be able to watch for free on YouTube. TNT Sports has controversially broken tradition and decided to keep the game locked behind its paywall, despite the clause in the UEFA contract for broadcasters to make their "best endeavours" to air finals for free.
Streaming: To catch the action live online or on your mobile device, you will need to stream it via the HBO Max app. However, viewers will not require a full sports subscription (which costs around £30 a month) as the match will be accessible to those with a 'basic with ads' HBO Max package, which costs £4.99 per month and can be accessed via the link at the bottom of this article.
Virgin Media customers: If you're a Virgin Media customer, you're in luck, as the match will be available to watch at no additional cost on channel 526. The network offered the same service for the Europa League and Europa Conference League finals involving Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.
Radio: Listeners in the UK can tune in for full commentary via BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. Those wanting club-specific coverage can access Arsenal's live audio stream on its official website.
Arsenal team news: In a major boost for Mikel Arteta, defender Jurrien Timber is set to be fit to start after recovering from a groin injury. Timber will be charged with keeping tabs on the outstanding Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who makes up one-third of PSG's formidable front three alongside Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue.
PSG team news: PSG will have Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes available following a triple fitness recovery. Dembele had picked up a thigh issue against Paris FC on May 17.
Previous meetings: Their most recent encounter took place during the semi-finals of the 2024/25 competition. On that occasion, PSG eliminated the Gunners 3-1 on aggregate.
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