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MONACO (AP) — The men’s Champions League final is three hours ahead of the 6pm kickoff in Central Europe, UEFA said Thursday.<\/p>\n

It’s good for families and children to attend and monitor TV, use public transport after the game, and fans party after the game in Host City, European soccer organizations said.<\/p>\n

The previous start will be used in the next final on Saturday, May 30th at Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. The finals have been held on Saturdays since 2010.<\/p>\n

A 9pm kickoff in recent years means a game where you have spent extra time, and penalty shootouts will barely end by midnight local time.<\/p>\n

“The new kickoff times also coincide with the more accessible broadcast window, with a particular focus on reaching even wider globally to the final TV and digital audience and attracting younger audiences,” UEFA said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The decision was achieved after consultations with Football Supporters Europe Group, UEFA’s official liaison on fan issues.<\/p>\n

“Previous kickoffs make day trips more feasible, less stressful about travel, allowing fans to enjoy the opportunity without worrying about late-night logistics,” said Ronan Evain, executive director of FSE.<\/p>\n

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