Stay updated with the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League – match schedules, live scores, and club news from Europe’s premier football tournament
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League is Europe’s premier club football competition, featuring top teams from across European leagues. Clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and PSG are expected to compete for the prestigious trophy. The tournament begins with the group stage in September 2025 and concludes with the final in May 2026.
2025/26 UEFA Champions League Standings Table
2025/2026 Champions League Top Players
2025/26 UEFA Champions League Key Dates
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Group Stage Draw | 29 August 2025 |
| Group Stage | 17 September – 11 December 2025 |
| Round of 16 Draw | 16 December 2025 |
| Round of 16 Matches | 17 February – 11 March 2026 |
| Quarter-Finals Draw | 14 March 2026 |
| Quarter-Finals Matches | 8 – 16 April 2026 |
| Semi-Finals Draw | 17 April 2026 |
| Semi-Finals Matches | 29 April – 7 May 2026 |
| Final | 31 May 2026 |
Format
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32 teams in the group stage, divided into 8 groups of 4.
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Each team plays home and away matches against every other team in their group.
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Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Round of 16.
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Knockout stages (Round of 16 onwards) are two-legged ties, except the final.
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The final is a single match at a neutral venue.
Venue for 2026 Final
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Final Date: 31 May 2026
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Stadium: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
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Capacity: 75,000 spectators
Broadcast & Streaming
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Live in Europe via BT Sport, Sky Sports, DAZN depending on country.
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International broadcasts include ESPN, beIN Sports, and local UEFA partners.
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Highlights and streaming are available on UEFA.com and UEFA’s official YouTube channel.