Romanian referee István Kovács will be the man with the whistle for the biggest game in European club football — the 2025 UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. The match takes place at the iconic Munich Football Arena on Saturday, June 1, with kick-off set for 12:45 AM Nepal Time.
This isn’t Kovács’ first time under the spotlight. The 40-year-old has built a reputation as one of UEFA’s most trusted officials. He’s already handled two major European finals — the 2022 Conference League final between Roma and Feyenoord, and the 2024 Europa League final featuring Atalanta and Leverkusen.
Kovács has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2010 and has managed seven Champions League matches this season alone, including the high-stakes Round of 16 clash between Liverpool and Paris.
Refereeing Team for the Final
With experience, consistency, and calm under pressure, Kovács is set to take charge of the most-watched football night of the year. All eyes will be on the pitch — and on the man making the calls.