A remarkable 2025/26 season concludes with us heading to Budapest for the UEFA Champions League final, as we face holders Paris Saint-Germain, aiming to clinch our first European Cup.
We are excited to share new details with supporters travelling to the Hungarian capital about what you can expect when you arrive in the city.
All tickets for the final are sold out, and any questions or issues relating to ticketing can be found on UEFA’s website.
We recommend reading important information on our Help Centre here where any new or important information will be shared, so please check in regularly before you travel.
TRAVELLING TO BUDAPEST
You will need a passport to enter Hungary if you are travelling directly from the UK or outside of the Schengen area. Check whether you need to apply for a Schengen visa. If you are travelling from within the Schengen zone, you will need your passport to enter Hungary.
If you’re travelling independently via commercial flight, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) is Hungary’s major international airport, located 25km southeast of the city centre. Alternative airports to consider are Vienna International Airport (VIE), Bratislava Airport (BTS) and Kosice International Airport (KSC).
If you’re taking a chartered flight from London, you will arrive at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD). From the airport, shuttle buses will take you directly to the Fan Meeting Point. After the match, you must use the bus service from the Fan Meeting Point for your return charter flight. You will not be able to access your plane if you travel independently to the airport.
You must pay for public transport when travelling around the city outside of matchday. Download the BudapestGo app for timetables, journey planning and purchasing tickets.
If you’re travelling independently by train, long-distance bus or car, Budapest is well connected by rail to cities across mainland Europe, including Vienna, Bratislava and Prague. Services will either call at Eastern Budapest (east side of the city centre) or Budapest-West (towards the west of the city centre).
Additionally, long-distance bus services are readily available to Nepliget Bus Station or Kelenfold Bus Terminal from locations such as Vienna, Prague and Bratislava. If travelling by car, use one of the Park + Ride facilities around the city.
Visit UEFA’s accessibility page for helpful information on accessible travel to and around Budapest, stadium services and facilities and more!
TRAVELLING AROUND BUDAPEST
All ticket holders will have access to free travel in Budapest on certain tram, metro and bus routes across 29-31 May. Supporters will be required to present their matchday ticket to redeem the free travel. Please note that this is only valid during each service’s operational hours each day.
Ticket holders can take advantage of free travel on the following lines:
• Metro lines 1, 2, 3 & 4
• Tram line 1
• Champions Express: Special matchday bus service between airport and city
• 200E regular bus service between airport and city
Use the red routes to arrive at the stadium, or Puskas Arena Stadion station on M2 if you are travelling from the city centre.
Please be prepared to present your match ticket to public transport staff upon request. Valid during the operational hours of each service for Saturday, May 30.
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
10am: Arsenal Fan Meeting Point opens
3pm: Stadium gates open
5.45pm: Kick-off show by The Killers
6pm: Kick-off
(all times local)
ARSENAL FAN MEETING POINT
We would love our travelling supporters to join us at our Arsenal Fan Meeting Point to soak up the atmosphere with live entertainment and special guests to get you ready for the match.
This is our free, non-ticketed Fan Meeting Point where you can enjoy the pre-match celebrations. It will also remain open after the match for ticket holders to wait for their return journey home.
Where: The cautious (Google Maps)
Distance to the stadium: 1km (0.6 mile)/ 15-minute walk
When: Saturday, May 30, opening at 8am. It will remain open post-match
What to expect
- Stage programming from 10am
- DJs
- Live entertainment and special guests
- Gunnersaurus
- Games
- Face painters
- Photo opportunities
Facilities
- Food and drink offerings
- Charging stations – small power banks can be brought into the stadium as long as it is not bigger than your phone
- Free bag drops – for supporters returning to London on charter flights, please allow sufficient time to collect your bags upon returning to the Fan Meeting Point post-match
- Information
- Toilets
- Accessible toilets
- Shaded and seating areas
- HelloPay Top Up Point – as the venue is cashless, there will be a HelloPay Top Up Point for supporters who don’t have a bank card and only have cash on them.
- Merchandise
Other information
We encourage all our supporters to wear club colours. Please note that rival shirts are not permitted in the fan meeting point.
In line with stadium regulations, flags, banners or other symbols and materials that display content considered discriminatory, offensive, or politically motivated are prohibited from the Fan Meet Point. You can find out more on stadium regulations here.
GETTING TO THE STADIUM
Use the red routes shown on the map below to reach the stadium. Gates open at 3pm local time for a 6pm kick-off.
Food and drink concessions (including beer) will be available outside the stadium before the match. There will be live entertainment from local performers to keep you entertained before you go to your seats.
From the Fan Meeting Point
Walking is the best option. It’s approximately a 15-minute walk. The route will be clearly signposted.
From the city centre
Walking is a convenient option if time allows. Alternatively, board the M2 service to Puskás Aréna Stadion from metro stations in the city centre such as Deak Ferenc ter.
STADIUM RULES
Puskas Arena may operate differently for the UEFA Champions League final than you are used to.
The following are prohibited inside the stadium:
- Bags larger than A4 size
- Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products
- You must carry valid original ID to the stadium. You may be requested to present ID to public authorities when entering the stadium. Accepted IDs include passport and national ID card.
- You can carry a small power bank, no larger than your phone.
- You can take debit/credit cards or contactless payment devices. Puskas Arena is a cashless stadium.
- Flags/banners at a max. of 2m x 1.5m and flagpoles at a max. of 1m long & 1cm diameter are allowed into the stadium as long as they comply with stadium rules and are not of an offensive, political or discriminatory nature.
AFTER THE MATCH
If the match concludes during normal time, the post-match trophy ceremony and accompanying celebrations should finish by 8.30pm. If the match goes to extra time or penalties, expect the action on the pitch to continue until around 9.15pm.
Supporters on commercial flights
Should you have an extended wait for your flight, consider heading back to the Fan Meeting Point as facilities will reopen after the match. Then use Puskás Ferenc Stadion metro station or tram stop to begin your onward journey.
Supporters on charter flights
You must board the shuttle bus service from the Fan Meeting Point for your return charter flight. It will not be possible to access the plane if you travel independently to the airport.
Supporters using public transport
End of public transport services and free matchday travel offer:
Champions Express & 200E airport bus services – Midnight T1 – Midnight M1, M2, M3, M4 – 1am (on Sunday, May 31)
USEFUL INFORMATION
If you’re extending your trip to Budapest, visit the explore Budapest page for some helpful guidance.
Local emergency services
Sometimes unforeseen accidents happen. Dial 112 if you are involved in an emergency of any kind.
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