Big news for Arsenal fans—the Gunners are heading to the 2026 UEFA Champions League final! After a tense 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the first leg in Spain, Bukayo Saka stepped up at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night to score the decisive goal, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory.
This marks only the second time in Arsenal's history that they've reached the European showpiece, and they'll be desperate to lift the trophy for the first time ever. It's been 20 long years since Arsène Wenger's side fell to FC Barcelona in the final in Paris—now, the current squad has a chance to rewrite that story.
Who will they face? That's still up in the air. Arsenal's opponents will be either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain, who meet in the other semi-final second leg on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena. PSG hold a slender lead after a wild 5-4 victory in the first leg—a nine-goal thriller that had everything: stunning finishes, a couple of penalties, and non-stop drama. The return leg in Munich promises more of the same excitement.
Here's what you need to know for the big match:
Date and Time: The final kicks off on Saturday, 30th May 2026, at 5pm BST (6pm local time).
Venue: The 67,215-capacity Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, will host the decider.
How to Watch: In the UK, catch all the action live on TNT Sports, or stream it on HBO Max.
With Saka leading the charge and history on the line, this final is shaping up to be a classic. Whether it's Bayern or PSG, Arsenal will need to be at their best to bring the Champions League trophy home. Get your kits ready, fans—this is one for the ages!
