How to watch Champions League Final 2026: Free streams, TV channels for PSG vs Arsenal

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Watch PSG vs Arsenal live streams in the Champions League Final 2026 as, for the second straight season, the continent's outstanding defensive team stands between Luis Enrique's effervescent side and the European crown. Mikel Arteta, however, will have pored over the tapes to ensure the Gunners don't suffer the same mortifying 5-0 fate that befell Inter 12 months ago.

PSG are two goals away from breaking Barcelona's all-time single-season record of 45, which has stood since 1999/00. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has hit 10 of those, including seven in the knockouts, plus a further six assists, and the Georgian's focus for silverware will be sharpened by missing out on the 2026 World Cup.

Boss Enrique has spent much of the buildup to Saturday's game talking up the defending champions' opponents. The two coaches are friends and (briefly) former Barcelona teammates, but the platitudes also have something to do with Arteta's insistence, after PSG eliminated Arsenal in the 2024/25 semifinals, that the best team had lost. Enrique responded first with a hearty chuckle, then a literal jaw-drop, that day.

If the Gunners are to claim a first UCL title, they will rely on center-backs William Saliba and Gabriel, plus David Raya in goal. The Spanish custodian was integral to Arsenal's first Premier League triumph in 22 years, and he's conceded the fewest goals in the Champions League this season. Twenty years on from their sole previous final appearance – a 2-1 defeat by Barcelona that featured an 18th-minute Jens Lehmann red card – can Arteta's defense-first, control philosophy unpick Europe's most vibrant attack?

Here's how to watch Arsenal vs PSG in the 2026 Champions League final from anywhere in the world.

Can you watch Champions League final 2026 for free?

Yes. PSG vs Arsenal is free-to-air on RTÉ 2 in Ireland, with live streaming available via RTÉ Player. The 2026 Champions League Final is also available to watch free-of-charge on 9Gem in Australia, with a live stream available via 9Now.

Alternatively, Belgian broadcaster RTL Play and Turkish service TRT1 are also providing free PSG vs Arsenal coverage.

Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch the Champions League Final 2026 for free as if you were right at home.

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How to watch Champions League Final 2026 live streams in the USA

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Soccer fans in the US can watch PSG vs Arsenal in the UCL final on either CBS or Paramount+.

Paramount+ subscriptions start at $8.99/month, rising to $13.99 to remove ads. You can also get a Paramount Plus trial with Walmart+ for $1 as with this sneaky trick we found.

Alternatively, CBS appears in the channel lineup of several OTT streaming platforms, including Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, each of which offers a free trial to new users.

Outside of the US? Use a VPN whilst you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.

How to watch Champions League Final 2026 live streams in the UK

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For the first time since the Champions League's rebrand in 1992, the final isn't free-to-air in the UK. Instead, PSG vs Arsenal is exclusive to TNT Sports 1.

You can add TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or get an HBO Max plan that includes TNT Sports.

This would usually cost from £25.99 per month to get access to TNT Sport content, but the Champions League Final will be available to anyone with any HBO Max subscription, not just those with TNT Sports.

Plans start from a Basic with ads at £4.99 a month. Cancel any time.

If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your subscriptions from anywhere.

How to watch Champions League Final 2026 live streams in Canada

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In Canada, DAZN is showing the Champions League Final 2026.

You'll need DAZN's soccer package, which starts at CA$24.99/month.

Not in Canada? Use NordVPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your preferred PSG vs Arsenal coverage from anywhere.

How to watch Champions League Final 2026 live streams in Australia

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Free-to-air 9Gem is showing the Champions League Final 2026 in Australia, with live streaming available via 9Now.

PSG vs Arsenal is also being shown on Stan Sport, which costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.

Outside of Oz? You can use a VPN to access your usual Champions League Final 2026 coverage.

What is the Champions League Final 2026 start time?

PSG vs Arsenal kicks off at 5pm BST / 12pm ET / 9am PT on Saturday, May 30.

That's 2am AEST on Sunday, May 31 in Australia.

What is the PSG vs Arsenal head-to-head?

PSG and Arsenal have contested seven competitive games. The Gunners have won two of them, and Les Parisiens two. Three have ended all-square.

Can I watch Champions League Final 2026 on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key UCL moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@ChampionsLeague), Instagram (@ChampionsLeague), TikTok (@ChampionsLeague) and UEFA's YouTube (@UEFA).

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Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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