UEFA have announced that German referee Daniel Siebert will officiate the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, scheduled for May 30, 2026.
The match will take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. For Siebert, this will be his first time taking charge of a UEFA club competition final, despite having spent over ten years as an international referee.
Throughout the current Champions League season, the 42-year-old has been active in several major fixtures, overseeing nine matches in total. Among them were Arsenal’s quarter-final against Sporting CP, their semi-final against Atlético Madrid, and PSG’s quarter-final tie with Liverpool.
UEFA’s choice of Siebert reflects his steady progress within European refereeing since he became FIFA-listed in 2015. He has also gained major tournament experience, including officiating at UEFA Euro 2020 and UEFA Euro 2024.
He will not be alone on the pitch, as he will be assisted by fellow German officials Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team will be headed by Bastian Dankert, forming a full German officiating setup for the final.
The governing body expects a high-pressure and intense match, with both PSG and Arsenal competing for the prestigious European title.
UEFA’s appointment continues its usual practice of assigning referees who have consistently managed top-level matches throughout the season.