on may 30, 2026, football fans worldwide will witness the ultimate showdown as Paris Saint-Germain faces arsenal in the champions league final at budapest’s puskás aréna. The french giants, fresh off their domestic league triumph, aim to defend their european crown, while arsenal seek their maiden champions league trophy twenty years after their last final appearance.

the parisian side will be nearly at full strength, with the return of ousmane dembélé boosting their attacking options. Meanwhile, arsenal arrive with confidence after clinching the premier league title, ready to make history under the lights of budapest.

the match kicks off at 6:00 pm cet, earlier than usual, and will be broadcast live across multiple platforms. French viewers can catch the action on canal+ and canal+ foot, as well as through the channel’s streaming service. For those preferring free-to-air viewing, m6 and its m6+ streaming platform will carry the game.

here’s your complete guide to watching the champions league final wherever you are.

where to watch the champions league final

canal+

canal+ remains a powerhouse for football coverage in France, offering comprehensive access to the champions league alongside other major european competitions. While the channel has shifted focus from domestic leagues, its dedication to european football remains unwavering.

subscribers can enjoy the final on canal+ and canal+ foot, with additional coverage available on canal+ sport, canal+ sport 360, beIN sport, and eurosport. The basic canal+ package starts at €19.99 per month, but to guarantee coverage of the champions league, the canal+ sport package at €29.99 per month is recommended.

m6 and m6+

m6+ has evolved from the former 6play platform, now serving as a robust streaming service that includes live sports along with its extensive library of entertainment content. The platform delivers replays of m6’s popular shows and offers over 30,000 hours of streaming, including 11,000 hours of series and 300 films.

in addition to its entertainment offerings, m6+ broadcasts live events such as the nfl and mma academy, making it a versatile choice for sports fans. The champions league final will be available on m6’s linear channel and via the m6+ streaming service, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets, and connected tvs.

availability: m6+ can be accessed through the official website, smart tvs (fire tv, philips, samsung, android tv, hisense, lg), and through the set-top boxes of major french internet service providers including orange, free, bouygues telecom, and sfr.