M6 has officially unveiled its broadcast team for the 2025 UEFA Champions League final, set to feature Paris Saint-Germain against Arsenal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on June 30. The free-to-air channel will rely on a familiar duo: commentator Xavier Domergue and analyst Benoît Cheyrou, stepping in for the previous consultant Antoine Kombouaré.
Domergue, the voice of Ligue 1 on M6 this season, returns to the Champions League final booth after commentating last year's showpiece, where PSG defeated Inter Milan 5-0. That match drew 8.67 million viewers on M6, highlighting the enormous audience appetite for Parisian success on the European stage. The network will be hoping for a similar or even larger turnout as the club seeks to defend its title against an Arsenal side making its first final appearance in nearly two decades.
Cheyrou, a former PSG midfielder, takes over from Kombouaré, who is now manager of Paris FC. The switch adds a layer of continuity and inside knowledge: Cheyrou has worked alongside Domergue throughout the season on Ligue 1 broadcasts, and their chemistry is expected to bring insights into PSG's tactical setup and Arsenal's counter-threatening style.
The pre-match show, airing from 17:00 CET, will be hosted by Ophélie Meunier and Smaïl Bouabdellah, providing build-up analysis, interviews, and on-site reporting from Budapest. M6's coverage will likely include features on key players such as PSG's Kylian Mbappé and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, as well as tactical breakdowns of the two finalists' journeys to the final.
For Arsenal, this represents a monumental return to European elite football. The Gunners last reached the Champions League final in 2006, losing to Barcelona. Under Mikel Arteta, they have constructed a young, dynamic squad that finished top of the Premier League this season, earning their spot in Budapest. PSG, meanwhile, are aiming for back-to-back titles after ending years of near-misses with last year's triumph over Inter.
The choice of Cheyrou as analyst is significant. As a former PSG player, he offers an insider perspective on the club's mentality and the pressure of a final. His partnership with Domergue has been praised for blending factual commentary with emotional resonance. Kombouaré, by contrast, brought a more managerial viewpoint; Cheyrou's playing experience may provide a different lens.
M6's decision to rotate commentators reflects a strategic move to keep the broadcast fresh while leveraging the existing chemistry built during the season. The network has invested heavily in football rights, and the Champions League final remains its crown jewel. Last year's record viewership underscores the importance of delivering a top-tier production.
From a broader league perspective, this final pits Ligue 1 against the Premier League in a battle for continental supremacy. PSG's success has raised the profile of French football, while Arsenal's resurgence strengthens England's case as the dominant domestic league. The commentary team will need to balance national pride with impartial analysis for the diverse M6 audience.
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 CET on June 30. With Domergue and Cheyrou at the mic, viewers can expect a detailed, passionate call of what promises to be a tightly contested final. Based on reporting from L'Equipe.
