US EditionChampions League Final Kicking Off Earlier to Help Fans, Families and Host Cities
The kickoff time for the 2026 Champions League final was moved earlier to improve fan experience, ease travel, and better suit global broadcast markets, UEFA said.
- On Saturday, UEFA confirmed the men's Champions League final will move three hours earlier, with the next final on Saturday, May 30 at the Puskás Arena, Budapest, Hungary.
- After consulting FSE, UEFA said the shift aims to enhance the overall matchday experience for fans, teams and host cities.
- Ronan Evain said an earlier kick-off makes day trips feasible and reduces travel stress; past late finishes caused crowd trouble at the 2022 final and public transport issues.
- UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said the change prioritizes fans' experience and will boost accessibility, while UEFA noted it may better suit international broadcast markets and younger viewers.
- The Puskás Arena, which hosted the 2023 Europa League final between Sevilla and Roma, will hold next year's Champions League final, continuing the Saturday tradition since 2010.
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MONACO (AP) — The men's Champions League final will be moved forward three hours to a 6 p.m. kickoff in central Europe, UEFA said Thursday.
The European Football Association (Uefa) has confirmed a change to the Champions League final: in 2026, the match will start three hours earlier than usual.
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