Hungry for a champion, Hungary becomes the heart of European soccer this evening, as the Puskás Aréna hosts the Champions League Final. Paris Saint‑Germain and Arsenal square off for the continent’s biggest prize — a second European crown for the French side, or a long‑awaited first for the English club.

What’s at stake beyond the trophy

Win or lose, both teams walk away with more than memories. UEFA awards 100 medals in total — 50 per team — as established under Article 11.03 of its disciplinary regulations. This is another increase on the 40 winners’ medals handed out last year and 30 in previous, earlier editions.

Each medal includes a commemorative ribbon noting the match edition and host city, with the design changing every year.

The surprising value of a Champions League medal

Beyond the emotional weight, these medals carry serious monetary value. Estimates place each one between $15,000 and $19,000, depending on market fluctuations — a striking reminder of the prestige attached to Europe’s biggest club competition.

UEFA president Alexander Ceferin will present the medals tonight, just before either Marquinhos for PSG or Martin Ødegaard for Arsenal lifts the iconic trophy into the Budapest sky.

A night built for drama

All signs point to a spectacular final — the kind of match that becomes part of Champions League lore. Fans across the world will be tuning in to see whether PSG adds a second star to its history or Arsenal finally claims the crown it has chased for decades.

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