Arsenal fans are hoping for a historic night, as their team moves forward to possibly play in their first UEFA Champions League final in 20 years. The North London team last played in a final in 2006 and lost to Barcelona in Paris.
Arsenal have watched their rivals play in the Champions League final on many occasions, and out of London clubs, only Chelsea has won this important trophy. Now, Mikel Arteta’s team has the chance to win the Champions League and start a new chapter in Arsenal’s history.
Arsenal One Step Away From Champions League History
The team’s Champions League dreams are much closer, as they have been doing well in Europe, and hope to be in the final. The semi-finals are being played against Atletico Madrid, with both teams having scored in the first leg. The second leg is what determined the advancing team. Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal that finalized Arsenal’s participation in the Champions League final.
Now fans are saying that there’s the possibility that Arsenal may win the Champions League and the Premier League in one season.
When and Where Is the 2026 UEFA Champions League Final?
The 2026 UEFA Champions League Finals will take place in Budapest on May 30, 2026. The match will be held at the Puskás Arena, which holds more than 67,000 fans, and is called one of the most important venues for major international tournaments, and hosted some matches for UEFA Euro 2020.
Kick-off timings for the final are:
- 5 PM (UK Time)
- 6 PM (Local Hungary Time)
- 12 PM (EST)
The final match will see Arsenal battle it out against the current champions, Paris Saint-Germain. This is likely to be the most historic match for the club in recent years.
Champions League Final Ticket Prices Revealed
As Arsenal fans continue to get excited for the final, UEFA has even shared the ticket price details for the 2026 Champions League final, which are not ideal for those who want to save money on travel.
Standard ticket options are priced as follows:
- Cat 3: 180 Euro
- Cat 2: 650 Euro
- Cat 1: 950 Euro
- Accessibility tickets: 70 Euro (includes 1 companion ticket)
As Arsenal is officially in the final, it is expected that ticket prices will increase as demand will only continue to increase.
Travel and Hotel Costs for Arsenal Fans
Fans who want to travel from London to Budapest are already seeing that flights and hotel prices will only continue to rise. Currently, there are only return flights available from London to Budapest for about 248 British Pounds, but that will only rise as the final date approaches.
As demand only continues to rise, hotel prices are also moving in the same direction. Many budget hotel rooms for a 3-night stay are already above 500 British Pounds.
Compared to other Champions League final host cities, Budapest is the cheapest option.
Where Can Fans Watch the Champions League Final?
Here is how fans who are not going to Hungary can see the Champions League Final. In the United Kingdom, football fans can tune in to TNT Sports and use the discovery+ app to stream it free. There are similar options for viewers in the United States thanks to CBS Sports and Paramount+.
Plus, Arsenal might host another event to screen the Champions League Final live, where fans can be at the Emirates Stadium to watch it with other supporters.