UK viewers will have the opportunity to watch the Champions League final featuring Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain for free on Virgin Media, following a controversial announcement by TNT Sports that the match would not be available free-to-air. This decision led Virgin Media to offer access at no additional cost, allowing even those without an active subscription to tune in. A dedicated HD channel, 526, has been created for live coverage. Previously, TNT Sports had aired the final for free, but the transition to HBO Max has changed this policy. The situation has prompted significant backlash, including appeals from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer, who emphasized the importance of making such a major sporting event accessible to all fans. Starmer highlighted that this year marks the first time fans cannot watch the final for free, arguing that football should unite people rather than exclude them. The final is scheduled for May 30 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, with kick-off at 5pm UK time.