The Champions League final will be played in the previous time than usual this season (photo from STU Forster/Getty Images) UEFA announced that the final of the Champions League 2026 in Budapest will start at 18:00 local time and give up from the traditional 21:00. This change, which was confirmed on Thursday, is aimed at improving the experience of supporters. The final will take place on Saturday 30th May at the Puskas Arena. According to UEFA, the earlier start is designed to make it easier for fans to travel and logistics. “Previous excavations allow daily trips to be more feasible, reduces travel stress, and allows fans to enjoy the opportunity without worrying about logistics at night,” said Ronan Evain, Executive Director of Europe football supporters, who worked with UEFA, as stated by AFP. Since 2010, the Champions League final will perform on Saturday, unlike the Europa League and Conference League, which takes place in the middle of the week. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin explained that the timing shift reflects the difference in planning. “While the CET 21:00 excavation is suitable for matches in the middle of the week, an earlier excavation on Saturday for the final means an earlier target-incentage for the next time or fines,” he said. The modification is part of the UEFA effort to make the demonstration more accessible to fans of passengers across Europe. It is expected to benefit both local supporters in Budapest and those who come from abroad, with less concern for transport and accommodation at night. Paris Saint-Germain is the ruling champions and in the final of the last season in Munich they raised their first European Cup with a victory of 5-0 over Inter Milan.
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The 2026 edition will mean the first Champions League finals in Budapest, and an earlier excavation is set up to provide another rhythm while maintaining its position as the largest European club football opportunity.
