Why the Arsenal vs PSG Champions League final has been switched to 5pm

The Champions League final kicks off at an earlier time of 5pm on Saturday(UEFA via Getty)

The Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will kick-off at the earlier time of 5pm on Saturday.

Traditionally, Champions League finals are played at 8pm but this season, UEFA have brought the match forward by three hours.

UEFA decided to move to an earlier kick-off time in order to ‘enhance the matchday experience and benefit fans, teams and host cities’.

The change in kick-off time is to also make it easier for supporters travelling to and from the match at the Puskas Arena in

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