Everything you need to know about how to watch the upcoming Champions League final
Arsenal haven’t lost a single match en route to this year’s Champions League final(Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media, Getty Images)
Newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal are on the cusp of history as they prepare to take on French giants Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.
Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to lift the iconic trophy for the first time in their history, but face a stern test in the form of a formidable PSG outfit determined to claim continental glory under the lights at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
Here is everything you need to know about how you can tune in.
Is the Champions League final free on YouTube this year?
No. In a major change for football fans, the Champions League final will not be broadcast for free on YouTube.
Previously, BT Sport (now TNT Sports) had given fans the chance to watch all the action via their official YouTube channel.
However, the decision has been made to move away from providing a free-to-air option, instead keeping the final exclusive to its paid platforms.
It’s the first time since the competition was rebranded 34 years ago that the final has not been made available on free-to-air television.
The decision has sparked a fair amount of controversy, even drawing criticism from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, an avid Arsenal fan, who wrote an open letter to the broadcaster urging them to reconsider and put “supporters first”.
In a letter to TNT executives, Starmer wrote: “I was saddened to see that, for the first time since the competition started 34 years ago, TNT Sports has decided that the Champions League final will not be free to watch for football supporters here in the UK.
“The Champions League is the biggest club football competition in the world and rightly means a lot to fans in this country – the home of football.
“I am a firm believer that the final of this competition should remain free to watch, whether Arsenal have made it or not.
“Obviously, I want as many fellow fans as possible to be able to watch our team in this historic final for the first time in 20 years. However, this is bigger than that.
“This is about supporters of all teams coming together in living rooms and pubs in every corner of the country to watch the most elite players in Europe battle it out.
“Hard-working people should not have to worry about forking out for a subscription to watch a game of this magnitude.
“We should be putting supporters first. That is why I have already encouraged FIFA to do more to make tickets more affordable at this summer’s World Cup.
“That is also why I want to strongly urge you to reconsider and make the final on Saturday free to watch for the millions of passionate football fans in this country.”
How can I watch the Champions League final?
The final will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, which is available through HBO Max and on Amazon Prime.
Supporters can also stream the final through the HBO Max or Prime app. The cheapest way to do it is to get a monthly subscription £4.99. See details below.
Watch the UEFA Champions League final on HBO Max
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Arsenal have reached the UEFA Champions League final where they face Paris Saint-Germain on May 30. Fans can watch the game without a TNT Sports subscription by signing up to the HBO Max Basic With Ads plan via Prime Video’s HBO Max channel.
What time is kick-off?
The Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG kicks off at 5pm BST on Saturday, May 30.
Live build-up, expert analysis, and team news will begin two hours before the whistle blows, with coverage starting at 3pm.