The Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will kick-off at the earlier time of 5pm on Saturday.
Traditionally, Champions League finals are played at 8pm but this season, UEFA have brought the match forward by three hours.
UEFA decided to move to an earlier kick-off time in order to ‘enhance the matchday experience and benefit fans, teams and host cities’.
The change in kick-off time is to also make it easier for supporters travelling to and from the match at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
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A statement from UEFA said: ‘The decision is designed to enhance the overall matchday experience for fans, teams and host cities by optimising logistics and operations, while delivering several tangible benefits.
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‘Our goal is to make matchday a truly enjoyable experience for everyone who wants to be part of the excitement, while creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy for families and children to attend the biggest and most important club football match of the season.
‘For travelling supporters, it will mean improved access to public transport – especially after the match – and a safer, more convenient journey back from the stadium. For the host cities, it will boost the positive economic impact of the event by giving fans the possibility to continue their celebrations.
‘The new kick-off time also aligns with a more accessible broadcasting window, helping the final reach an even broader television and digital audience worldwide, with a particular focus on engaging younger viewers.’
UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, said of the change to the kick-off time: ‘With this change, we are placing the fans’ experience at the heart of our planning.
‘The UEFA Champions League final is the highlight of the football season, and the new kick-off time will make it even more accessible, inclusive, and impactful for everyone involved.
‘While a 21:00CET kick-off is well suited for midweek matches, an earlier kick-off on a Saturday for the final means an earlier finish – regardless of extra time or penalties – and offers fans the opportunity to enjoy the rest of the evening with friends and family, reflecting on the game of the season.’
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