The 2025‑2026 UEFA Champions League final is set for May 30, kicking off at noon Eastern Time, and will be staged at the iconic Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. The stadium, named after the legendary Hungarian forward, will host the continent’s most anticipated club showdown.
Paris Saint‑Germain enter the final as reigning champions, aiming to add another trophy to their recent haul, while Arsenal, having fought their way through a competitive knockout stage, look to capture their first European crown in over three decades. Both squads have been fine‑tuning tactics and fitness in the weeks leading up to the match.
Streaming Options and Promotions
In the United States, the game will be televised on CBS and will also be streamed through a trio of platforms: Paramount+, DirecTV, and YouTube TV. Each service is offering its own subscriber incentive, making the viewing landscape as varied as the storylines on the pitch.
Paramount+ provides live sports alongside a library of television series, with a basic plan starting at $8.99 per month. DirecTV’s Choice tier bundles CBS with a suite of other channels and currently runs a promotion aimed at new subscribers, while YouTube TV offers a five‑month introductory rate of $67.99 per month, though viewers should note that its live feed may lag by a few seconds.