How to watch Champions League Final 2026 — it's *FREE*

A view of the match shirts of PSG and Arsenal ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal at the Puskas Arena on May 26, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.
(Image credit: Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

You can watch PSG vs Arsenal in the Champions League Final live on RTE Player(Ireland), streaming for free today, Saturday May 30. The stream includes English commentary, with kick-off arriving at 12pm ET / 5pm BST.

Paris Saint-Germain are chasing successive titles after their incredible run last season, but a resilient Arsenal side on the back of a Premier League win will be difficult to beat. Tune in to see who will lift the Champions League trophy this year.

Can you access RTE in the U.K., U.S., Australia and Canada? Read on and we'll show you how to watch Champions League final live streams from anywhere with a VPN for FREE.

How to watch Champions League Final live streams for free

Soccer fans in Ireland can watch PSG vs Arsenal in the Champions League final live for FREE on RTE.

🇮🇪 RTE is a free-to-air service in Ireland, you don't even need an account! The game will go out on the RTE2 channel.

🇦🇺 Alternatively, Australian fans are also getting the Champions League final for free thanks to 9Now. You will need an account for this one.

🌎 Traveling abroad at the moment? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Ireland or Australia

How to watch Champions League Final live streams from anywhere

Although RTE is only available to Irish residents, those who are from the Ireland but visiting the likes of the U.S., U.K. and Canada can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network).

The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

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It is really easy to watch, here's how.

Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

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 in the U.S. and want to view an Irish service, you'd select Ireland from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RTE Player or another streaming service and watch PSG take on Arsenal.

What devices can I watch RTE on?

  • Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
  • Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
  • Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
  • Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
  • Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
  • Freely
  • Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
  • Freeview Play (TVs and set‑top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)
  • iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
  • LG Smart TVs (2016‑2024)
  • NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
  • PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
  • Roku (Stick & Roku‑OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
  • Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
  • Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
  • Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
  • YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
  • Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

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Jacob Jones
Junior Editor

Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He studied Specialist Sports Journalism at the University of Derby, graduating with First-Class Honours. He has contributed articles to Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. Jacob’s expertise spans streaming services and sports, with a particular passion for football, cricket, and rugby union.

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