PSG Wins Champions League as U.S. TV Viewership Hits Record

Paris Saint‑Germain defeated Arsenal on penalties to claim the UEFA Champions League trophy. The final, broadcast in the United States on CBS, averaged 3.087 million viewers and peaked at 3.926 million during the shoot‑out, setting a new record for a club soccer match on English‑language U.S. television. Paramount+ also logged its most‑watched soccer match ever, with streaming numbers up 57 % from the previous final.

Former French defender Franck Leboeuf praised the result, saying “the best team won – football won as PSG came out on top.” The match’s high‑profile coverage and record audience underscore the growing popularity of European club soccer in the United States.