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- Champions League final 2026 kick-off: Sat, May 30, 12pm ET / 5pm BST
The 2026 Champions League final could well be one for the ages. The final will see the ever-aggressive Paris Saint-Germain, who have scored an astonishing 43 goals in just 16 matches this season, take on Arsenal, whose goalkeeper David Raya has helped them concede the fewest goals in the competition this season.
Can Mikel Arteta's men stop PSG from winning a second straight Champions League title and add even more glory to a campaign that already saw them lift the Premier League trophy last week? You can watch the full match for free on 9Now (Australia) and RTÉ Player (Ireland)?
But what if you're traveling outside Ireland or Australia? Can you still watch the Champions League final for free - from the US, Canada, or the UK too? Read on to find out how to watch Arsenal vs PSG live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
How to watch Champions League final 2026 for free
Arsenal vs PSG in the 2026 Champions League final is free-to-air in select countries around the world, including with English commentary in Australia and Ireland.
Additionally, Arsenal vs PSG in the 2026 Champions League final is also free-to-air in Belgium (via RTL Play) and Turkey (via TRT1).
But if you're away abroad during the game, you can use a VPN to watch the full match for free as if you were right at home.
Use a VPN to watch Champions League final 2026 live streams
A VPN is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 75% discount, and three months for free.
Quick start: Using a VPN to watch 2026 Champions League final free
Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're visiting the U.S. and want to view an Irish service, you'd select a location from Ireland from the server list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RTÉ Player (or any other service depending on where you're from) and watch Arsenal vs PSG just like you would at home, FREE.
Three reasons why you should watch the Champions League final
Arsenal chasing European success:
One of the few blemishes on Arsenal’s otherwise illustrious history is their limited European success. The Gunners have just one Cup Winners’ Cup to their name, but that could all change if Mikel Arteta’s side secure a win on football’s biggest stage today.
PSG looking to go back-to-back:
Winning successive European titles is no mean feat. Only nine teams in history have achieved it, and since 1990, Real Madrid are the only side to do so—winning it three times in a row between 2016 and 2018. Will PSG become the 10th?
Control vs Chaos:
Two contrasting footballing identities come face to face today: the disciplined, resilient Arsenal against the free-flowing, attacking PSG. Arsenal have arrived at this final without conceding, while the Parisians have embraced a “we’ll score more than you” mentality. Who will come out on top in this tactical battle?
Which devices can I watch the 2026 Champions League final for free with?
The Aussie 9Now supports the following devices:
Amazon Fire TV
Android phones and tablets (Android OS 5 and newer)
Android TV
Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or later)
Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD)
Chromecast (including Chromecast with Google TV)
Chrome (latest two versions)
Fetch TV (Gen 3 or newer)
Firefox (latest two versions)
Foxtel iQ
Freeview
Hisense TV
LG Smart TV (webOS 4 or higher)
Mobile apps – download the 9Now app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android)
Mozilla (latest two versions)
Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+, Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streambar)
Safari (latest two versions)
You can also use RTÉ Player to watch the Champions League final on a range of devices:
Web Browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox
Mobile apps: iOS (16+) and Android (9.0+)
Chromecast: Casting supported
Streaming Devices: Sky Glass, Sky Stream pucks, Vodafone TV play, Roku, Now TV and Apple TV
Smart TVs: Selected LG, Samsung, Vestel, Android TVs and other supported models
Set-top boxes: Sky Q
Amazon Firestick
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