Champions League final in Budapest to kick off at 10:00pm Bangladesh time
The 2026 final will be played at the Puskás Aréna on Saturday, 30 May.
The final of this season's Champions League in Budapest will kick off at 6:00pm local time rather than 9:00pm to "enhance the matchday experience," UEFA announced on Thursday. This means the final will begin at 10:00pm Bangladesh time.
The 2026 final will be played at the Puskás Aréna on Saturday, 30 May.
"An earlier kick-off makes day trips more feasible, reduces travel stress, and allows fans to enjoy the occasion without worrying about late-night logistics," said Ronan Evain, executive director of Football Supporters Europe, which worked on the subject with UEFA.
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Unlike the Europa League and Conference League finals, which are played midweek, the Champions League showpiece has been held on Saturdays since 2010. "While a 9:00pm CET kick-off is well suited for midweek matches, an earlier kick-off on a Saturday for the final means an earlier finish—regardless of extra time or penalties," said UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin.
Paris Saint-Germain won their maiden European Cup in last season's final, beating Inter Milan 5–0 in Munich.
