Workers put up a giant UEFA Champions League final poster at the Puskas Arena on May 28, 2026 ahead of the UEFA Champions League in Budapest on May 28, 2026. The stadium, named after Hungary's most famous footballer Ferenc Puskas, will host the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Arsenal on May 30, 2026. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
The Paris Saint-Germain squad touched down in Budapest on Friday morning, ahead of Saturday’s high-stakes UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal. As sweltering heat grips much of France, the French capital’s representatives will find relief in the Hungarian capital’s milder conditions, ideal for top-level football.
Perfect pitch conditions await in Hungary
With kick-off set for 18:00 local time—earlier than usual—players from both sides will benefit from a comfortable playing environment. Forecasts predict a peak temperature of just 24°C, well below the scorching levels seen across France in recent days. The sky is expected to remain overcast, but crucially, no rainfall is anticipated, ensuring optimal conditions for a fast-paced and technical encounter.
A smooth arrival for Luis Enrique’s men
The PSG delegation was greeted upon arrival by clear skies and temperatures around 20°C. Training is scheduled to begin at 16:45, following a press conference led by Luis Enrique at the iconic Puskás Aréna. All first-team players, including Lucas Chevalier, Achraf Hakimi, and Ousmane Dembélé—who have faced recent fitness concerns—have been included in the matchday squad, with no absences reported.
With the club eyeing a historic back-to-back Champions League triumph, the stage is set for a showdown in a city offering the perfect backdrop for football at its finest.
