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Budapest Hosts Final as Orban’s €2B Stadium Plan Faces Review

5/29/2026

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Budapest will host the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at Puskas Arena, capping a €2 billion stadium-building program pursued by former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Orban’s government allocated €500 million for the Puskas Arena and allowed corporations donations up to 100 percent to clubs tied to the ruling Fidesz party via the TAO programme.
After Orban’s election loss, successor Peter Magyar pledged to review corporate-tax proceeds funneled through football.

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Budapest will host the UEFA Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at Puskas Arena, capping a €2 billion stadium-building program pursued by former Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Orban’s government allocated €500 million for the Puskas Arena and allowed corporations donations up to 100 percent to clubs tied to the ruling Fidesz party via the TAO programme.
After Orban’s election loss, successor Peter Magyar pledged to review corporate-tax proceeds funneled through football.