The UEFA Champions League is the premier annual club football competition in Europe, organized by UEFA since 1955. Here are the key details for the current and upcoming seasons:
2024–25 UEFA Champions League
- Format Changes:
- The 2024–25 season introduced a new “league phase” replacing the traditional group stage.
- 36 teams participate, up from 32, with each team playing eight matches (four home, four away) against different opponents.
- Schedule:
- League phase: September 18, 2024 – January 29, 2025
- Knockout playoffs: February 11–12 & 18–19, 2025
- Round of 16: March 4–5 & 11–12, 2025
- Quarterfinals: April 8–9 & 15–16, 2025
- Semifinals: April 29–30 & May 6–7, 2025
- Final: May 31, 2025
- 2025 Final:
- Date: May 31, 2025
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
- Teams: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Inter Milan
- Broadcast:
- The final and selected matches are broadcast globally, with platforms like TNT Sports, Paramount+, and Stan Sport offering live coverage in various regions.
2025–26 UEFA Champions League
- Qualifying Rounds:
- First qualifying round: Draw on June 17, 2025; matches on July 8–9 & 15–16, 2025
- Second qualifying round: Draw on June 18, 2025; matches on July 22–23 & 29–30, 2025
- Third qualifying round: Draw on July 21, 2025; matches on August 5–6 & 12, 2025
- Play-off round: Draw on August 4, 2025; matches on August 19–20 & 26–27, 2025
- League Phase:
- Matchdays: September 16–18, September 30 – October 1, October 21–22, November 4–5, November 25–26, December 9–10, January 20–21, January 28, 2026
- Knockout Phase:
- Play-offs: February 17–18 & 24–25, 2026
- Round of 16: March 10–11 & 17–18, 2026
- Quarterfinals: April 7–8 & 14–15, 2026
- Semifinals: April 28–29 & May 5–6, 2026
- Final: May 30, 2026 at Puskás Aréna, Budapest
Notable Facts
- Most Titles: Real Madrid (15, as of 2024–25 season)
- 2024 Final: Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium, London
- 2025 Final: PSG vs Inter Milan at Allianz Arena, Munich (May 31, 2025)
The UEFA Champions League remains the most prestigious club competition in world football, attracting top clubs and global audiences every season.
