Daniel Siebert will referee the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest. This marks Siebert's first final in a UEFA club competition.
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🚩 Daniel Siebert to referee Champions League final, PSG v Arsenal
UEFA has officially announced the refereeing team for the most anticipated match of the season. Germany’s Daniel Siebert will be in charge of officiating the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, which will see Paris Saint-Germain take on Arsenal FC on May 30 in Budapest.
At 42, Siebert faces the biggest challenge of his professional career. An international referee since 2015, this will be his first final in a UEFA club competition. His experience in major tournaments such as Euro 2020 and 2024 backs up a career that continues to rise within European football.
The German official will not be alone at the Puskás Aréna. He will be joined by fellow German assistants Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn. In addition, VAR will be led by Bastian Dankert, ensuring a refereeing team of the highest trust for a clash that promises to be played at an intense level in Hungary.
It is also worth noting the Spanish presence in the technical team. Guadalupe Porras Ayuso will serve as reserve assistant referee, while the experienced Carlos Del Cerro Grande will be in the VOR room supporting the VAR. The national representation adds extra experience to the group.
Siebert heads into this match after having officiated nine games in this season’s Champions League. Interestingly, he already knows what it is like to referee Arsenal this season, having overseen their quarter-final tie against Sporting and the second leg of their semi-final against .
Daniel Siebert is a 42-year-old German referee with international experience since 2015, including officiating at Euro 2020 and 2024.
The UEFA Champions League final will take place on May 30, 2026, in Budapest.
This match is significant for Daniel Siebert as it will be his first final in a UEFA club competition, marking a major milestone in his career.

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