Where to watch the 2026 Champions League final in Europe: fan zones for Ukrainians

The decisive match of the European cup season is just around the corner! If you’re in the EU and want to soak up the atmosphere of the stadium alongside other fans, we’ve put together a list of free viewing areas in Budapest, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague. Find out where the fan zones for watching the Champions League final will be and where you can watch the football match

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The 2026 UEFA Champions League Final is one of the most eagerly anticipated sporting events of the year. On 30 May, this year’s strongest European clubs — PSG (France) and Arsenal (UK) — will face off at the Puskás Arena in Budapest. Thousands of Ukrainian football fans currently in EU countries are planning to watch this match.

If you haven’t managed to get tickets for the stadium, the best way to soak up the festive atmosphere is to visit the official fan zones. We’ll tell you where to watch the Champions League final in Budapest, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague, and how to get to the match venues legally and safely.

Champions League fan zones in Budapest 2026

For those who have decided to travel directly to the Hungarian capital, the city has prepared several large-scale venues. Entry to all official fan zones is free.

Champions Festival in Városliget City Park: UEFA’s main venue. It features giant screens, food courts with street food, and activity zones for fans. Fans will also have the chance to have their photo taken with the official UEFA Champions League trophy.

Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere): It’s worth coming here for the pre-match atmosphere, installations and meetings with UEFA ambassadors.

Fan zone near the Puskás Arena: Opens a few hours before the match for those who want to experience the buzz of the stadium but don’t have a ticket.

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Where to watch the Champions League final in Warsaw, Berlin and Prague

For Ukrainian refugees who do not plan to travel to Hungary, screenings of the match will be organised in key European capitals.

Poland (Warsaw)

Where to find a broadcast: There is no official large open-air fan zone in Warsaw this year, but the Champions League final can be watched in special sports venues (sports bars) and cinemas.

Key search term: Gdzie oglądać finał Ligi Mistrzów Warszawa fan zona

Germany (Berlin)

Where to watch the broadcast: The traditional gathering places for football fans are the beer gardens (Biergarten) in Tiergarten Park and venues near the Brandenburg Gate — for example, the ‘Franz’ club.

Key search term for broadcast: Champions League final public viewing Berlin

Czech Republic (Prague)

Where to watch the broadcast: In Prague, the final can be watched at several organised screenings, such as the ‘Cinema City Hodov’ cinema, as well as in sports bars.

Key search term for broadcast: Champions League final Prague screening

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Travelling to the Champions League final: a safety checklist for Ukrainians

If you are temporarily residing in EU countries under temporary protection status (PESEL UKR, Paragraph 24, etc.) or are travelling from Ukraine, please note the following rules:

1. Check your documents: To travel within the Schengen Area, you need a valid biometric passport and a document confirming your legal status in the country of residence.

2. Health insurance: Having a policy is the key to your financial security in the event of unforeseen health issues abroad. You can buy one in a single click.

3. Transport: Regular trains and buses run from Vienna, Bratislava and cities in Ukraine to Budapest. You can also book a convenient transfer to European cities on the Visit Ukraine portal.

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