The final of the Champions League will take place in the afternoon! The UEFA announced the decisive date and time for the most important appointment in European football for 2026, scheduling a start time different from previous seasons.
Specifically, the European Federation announced that the final will be held on May 30 with kick-off at 19:00 local time in Budapest, Hungary! This is a significant change compared to previous years, as the finals used to start late in the evening at 22:00.
However, in order to accommodate fans traveling to Hungary and to provide the best experience, the UEFA decided to change the schedule and greenlight an afternoon start time.
At the same time, the times for the semi-finals of the Champions League were also announced, which will traditionally kick off at 22:00.