The UEFA Champions League 2022 between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be played in front of a global audience this weekend.
With hundreds of millions of people expected to watch the match across the globe, its start time varies from time zone to time zone.
The Sporting News is on hand to tell you when the Champions League final kicks off in your region.
What time will the Champions League final kickoff?
The Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will start at 9pm (local time) on Saturday May 28 at the Stade de France - with the venue located in Saint-Denis, France.
Champions League kickoff times in major regions
Note: All times below are during May 28 unless otherwise specified.
| Match | UK | U.S | AU | ESP | ARG | MX | IND | HK/ML/SG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool v Real Madrid | 8pm (BST) | 3pm (ET) | 5am (AEST), May 29 | 9pm (CET) | 4pm (ART) | 2pm (CDT) | 12.30am (IST), May 29 | 3am (HKT), May 29 |
Where is 2022 Champions League final?
For the third time in the tournament's history and the first since 2006, the final will be staged at the Stade de France in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis.
That decision was made on Feb. 25, 2022 after European governing body UEFA stripped Saint Petersburg, Russia of the right to host the match following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 2022 final was originally scheduled to be held at the Krestovsky Stadium on Krestovsky Island in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The Stade de France serves as the home stadium for France's football and rugby national teams. Built and opened in advance of the 1998 FIFA men's World Cup — it hosted France's World Cup-winning victory over Brazil in the 1998 final — the Stade de France has hosted two prior Champions League finals (2000 & 2006).
In what will be seen as a good omen for the Spanish side, the Stade de France's two previous finals saw Spanish clubs hoist the trophy. Real Madrid beat fellow Spanish side Valencia in 2000, and Barcelona came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 in 2006.
Which club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?
Real Madrid are the undisputed kings of the UEFA Champions League having won the competition a record 13 times.
The Spanish club dominated the Champions League from the outset, picking up five straight titles, and recently also claimed three straight between 2016-2018.
Italian giants AC Milan are the next best performing club with seven titles to their name but haven't tasted success in the competition since 2007.
Liverpool and Bayern Munich are currently tied for third with six wins - though the Reds could go one clear if they defeat Real Madrid in the 2021-22 final.
| Club | Titles | Finals won |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 13 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| AC Milan | 7 | 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, 2007 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984, 2005, 2019 |
| Bayern Munich | 6 | 1974, 1975, 1976, 2001, 2013, 2020 |
| Barcelona | 5 | 1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015 |
| Ajax | 4 | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1995 |
| Manchester United | 3 | 1968, 1999, 2008 |
| Inter Milan | 3 | 1964, 1965, 2010 |
| Juventus | 2 | 1985, 1996 |
| Benfica | 2 | 1961, 1962 |
| Chelsea | 2 | 2012, 2021 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2 | 1979, 1980 |
| Porto | 2 | 1987, 2004 |
