UEFA Confirms 2025-26 Champions League Match Calendar
The 2025-26 Champions League match calendar has been confirmed, with six English clubs competing in the league phase. The teams have been drawn against eight opponents each, with four home and four away games. The matches kick off on September 16 and conclude on January 28, with teams facing a mix of top-tier European clubs.
Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool will face Atletico Madrid at home on September 17, followed by a trip to Galatasaray on September 30.
- Manchester City's fixtures include a home game against Napoli on September 18, followed by a visit to Monaco on October 1.
- Chelsea will face Bayern Munich away on September 17, while Arsenal will host Athletic Club on September 16.
- Tottenham's fixtures include a home game against Villarreal on September 16, while Newcastle's fixtures kick off with a home game against Barcelona on September 18.
- The Champions League group stage will feature a mix of top-tier European clubs, including Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain.
- The six English clubs competing in the Champions League are Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle.
Statistics:
- The 2025-26 Champions League match calendar features a total of 124 matches.
- The group stage will run from September 16 to December 10, with the round of 16 commencing in February 2026.
- The six English clubs competing in the Champions League have been drawn against a total of 48 teams from 26 countries.
- The Champions League will feature a total of 32 teams in the group stage, divided into eight groups of four teams each.
Sources:
- UEFA official website - Champions League fixtures 2025-26 (no date provided)
- The Mirror - UEFA Champions League fixturesCONFIRMED: Dates and kick-off times for entire 2025/26 campaign (September 14, 2025)
- The Mirror - Newcastle United's 2025/26 Champions League fixtures in FULL (September 14, 2025)