A review of the UEFA Champions League final appearances of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal ahead of their final matchup on May 30.
On 7 May 2026, we look back at the UEFA Champions League final records of PSG, the dominant force in France's Ligue 1 under Spanish coach Luis Enrique, and Arsenal before they face off in the final on May 30 at 23:00 Thai time.
Starting with PSG, the club has previously reached the UEFA Champions League final twice. Their first appearance was in the 2019–20 season, marking a club milestone, but they lost 0–1 to Bayern Munich, the powerhouse from Germany’s Bundesliga. In the 2024–25 season, PSG made their second final and claimed their first title by thrashing Inter Milan 5–0 in the final held in Munich. Their third final is the current 2025-26 season, where they will face Arsenal.
As for Arsenal, the 'Gunners' have reached the UEFA Champions League final once before, in the 2005-06 season, where they lost 1-2 to Barcelona. In that match, Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was sent off with a red card within the first 18 minutes. Despite taking the lead, the strong Spanish side scored twice to win 2-1. Now, in the 2025-26 season, Arsenal have made their second final appearance for the first time in 20 years.
The UEFA Champions League final for the 2025-26 season between defending champions PSG and Arsenal will take place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, kicking off at 23:00 Thai time. The match will be held at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary, which has a seating capacity exceeding 67,000.