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Champions League Complete Draw
Who will the English clubs face?
Chelsea: Barcelona (H), Bayern Munich (A), Benfica (H), Atalanta (A), Ajax (H), Napoli (A), Pafos (H), Qarabag (A).
Liverpool: Real Madrid (H), Inter (A), Atletico Madrid (A), Frankfurt (A), PSV (H), Marseille (A), Qarabağ (H), Galatasaray (A).
Man City: Borussia Dortmund (H), Real Madrid (A), Leverkusen (H), Villarreal (A), Napoli (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Galatasaray (H), Monaco (A).
Arsenal: Bayern Munich (H), Inter (A), Atleti (H), Club Brugge (A), Olympiacos (H), Slavia Praha (A), Kairat Almaty (H), Athletic Club (A).
Tottenham: Borussia Dortmund (H), Paris (A), Villarreal (H), Frankfurt (A), Slavia Praha (H), Bodø/Glimt (A), Copenhagen (H), Monaco (A).
Newcastle: Barcelona (H), Paris (A), Benfica (H), Leverkusen (A), PSV (H), Marseille (A), Athletic Club (H), Union SG (A).
When is the Champions League draw?
The Carabao Cup is England’s second knockout competition, sitting behind the FA Cup in prestige but in front when it comes to chaos. It’s open to all 92 league clubs, from Premier League giants to League Two battlers. Unlike the FA Cup, there are no replays here — ties go straight to penalties if level after 90 minutes. Cue wild shootouts in front of half-empty stadiums on a Tuesday night!
For the Premier League’s elite, it’s often treated as a proving ground for squad players and youth prospects. For everyone else, it’s a golden opportunity.
What time is the Champions League draw?
The official Champions League draw time was 5pm BST, although fans will know it never runs straight to the point. Between the player of the year presentations and UEFA’s formalities, the draw itself began closer to half-past. For viewers abroad, that meant 6pm CEST in mainland Europe and 12pm ET in the United States.
How does the Champions League draw work?
This season uses UEFA’s new Swiss-model format, introduced in 2024/25. Instead of the traditional 32-team group stage, 36 teams feature in one extended league phase.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how the Champions League football draw was conducted:
- The 36 clubs were divided into four pots, based on UEFA coefficients.
- Each team was drawn against eight different opponents — two from each pot.
- Clubs from the same nation were kept apart in the league phase.
The top eight teams in the league standings after eight matches will progress directly to the Round of 16, while teams placed 9th–24th will contest two-legged play-offs for the remaining spots.
This means more matches, more high-profile clashes, and far fewer “dead rubbers” than the old format.
Which teams are in the Champions League 2025/26?
As expected, the draw confirmed a stacked line-up of Europe’s elite. Some of the standout names include:
- England: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea
- Spain: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid
- Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig
- Italy: Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, Napoli
- France: Paris Saint-Germain, Monaco
- Portugal: Porto, Benfica, Sporting CP
Added to that mix are dangerous outsiders such as Celtic, Feyenoord, and Galatasaray — clubs that no one will underestimate. With each side guaranteed eight fixtures, fans can expect headline clashes every matchweek.
Champions League fixtures: 2025/26 league phase
The league phase will run across eight matchdays, starting in September and finishing in January. Here’s the confirmed schedule:
- Matchday 1: 16–18 September 2025
- Matchday 2: 30 September–1 October 2025
- Matchday 3: 21–22 October 2025
- Matchday 4: 4–5 November 2025
- Matchday 5: 25–26 November 2025
- Matchday 6: 9–10 December 2025
- Matchday 7: 20–21 January 2026
- Matchday 8: 28 January 2026
That means two extra rounds compared with the old group stage, giving fans even more drama before the knockouts.
Champions League knockout phase dates 2026
Once the league standings are confirmed, the knockout journey begins. Here are the key dates:
- Knockout play-offs: 17/18 & 24/25 February 2026
- Round of 16: 10/11 & 17/18 March 2026
- Quarter-finals: 7/8 & 14/15 April 2026
- Semi-finals: 28/29 April & 5/6 May 2026
- Final: 30 May 2026 — at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary
The final marks the first time Budapest will host Europe’s showpiece game, and anticipation is already building.
Final Thoughts: Champions League Draw
The Champions League draw 2025/26 didn’t just set fixtures — it set the stage for one of the most unpredictable European campaigns in recent memory. With eight league-phase matches per club, a tougher route to the knockouts, and an iconic final in Budapest, this season promises high drama from start to finish.
For fans, it’s time to circle the fixture dates, argue about the “group of death” equivalents, and start dreaming about where the road might lead. One thing’s certain: the journey to Budapest won’t be straightforward — but that’s exactly why we love the Champions League.