Champions League Final 2026: Date, Venue, Tickets, and How to Watch
The Champions League final is the biggest game in club football. Over 400 million people watch it worldwide, and the atmosphere is unlike anything else in the sport. Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 final.
Date and venue
The 2026 Champions League final will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Kickoff is at 9:00 PM CET (3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT).
The Allianz Arena holds 75,000 fans and is one of the most iconic stadiums in world football. It's the home of Bayern Munich, and it hosted the 2012 Champions League final (Chelsea beat Bayern on penalties) and the 2025 final. The stadium's exterior lights up in different colors, and on final night, it'll be lit in UEFA's signature blue and white.
How to get tickets
Tickets for the Champions League final are extremely difficult to get. Here's how the allocation works:
- Each finalist receives approximately 20,000 tickets for their fans
- UEFA sells around 12,000 tickets through its website to the general public
- The remaining tickets go to sponsors, broadcasters, and UEFA officials
Public tickets go on sale through UEFA.com after the semifinal draw. Prices range from €70 for Category 4 seats to €690 for Category 1. The demand is enormous — millions of people apply, and the allocation is done by lottery.
How to watch
USA: CBS and Key+. The final is always on CBS's main broadcast channel, so you can watch it for free with an antenna. Essential+ will also stream it live.
UK: TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport). You'll need a TNT Sports subscription, which costs £25/month. The final is also available on the TNT Sports YouTube channel for free in the UK.
Rest of the world: Check your local broadcaster. In most countries, the Champions League final is available on free-to-air TV because of its cultural significance.
Who will be in the final?
The quarterfinals are set: Real Madrid vs. Arsenal, Manchester City vs. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona vs. PSG, and Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan. The favorites to reach the final are Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona.
A Real Madrid vs. Barcelona final would be the dream scenario for neutrals — El Clásico on the biggest stage in club football. A Manchester City vs. Real Madrid final would be a rematch of their epic 2022 semifinal. Any combination of these teams would produce an incredible final.
The fan experience in Munich
Munich is a fantastic host city. The city center is walkable, the public transport is excellent, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants near the stadium. UEFA sets up a Champions Festival in the city center with big screens, football activities, and live music. It's free to attend and runs for the three days leading up to the final.
If you're traveling to Munich for the final, book accommodation early. Hotels sell out months in advance, and prices triple during final week. Airbnb is a good alternative, but even those fill up fast.
The Allianz Arena is about 20 minutes from the city center by U-Bahn (subway). On match day, the trains run extra services, and the journey is included in your match ticket.