The complete fixture schedule for the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League group stage has been officially released. The opening round of matches will be played on September 16 and 17, 2025, marking the start of the journey for 36 clubs competing in the new league phase.
Matchweeks will continue throughout the autumn, with games scheduled for October 1/2, October 22/23, November 5/6, November 26/27, and December 10/11, 2025. The final round of the league phase will take place on January 21, 2026.
Following the league stage, the competition moves into the knockout rounds. The knockout round play-offs are set for February 11/12 and 18/19, 2026. The round of 16 will be held on March 4/5 and 11/12, 2026. The quarter-finals are scheduled for April 8/9 and 15/16, 2026, with the semi-finals following on April 29/30 and May 6/7, 2026.
The grand finale, the 2026 UEFA Champions League final, will be played on Saturday, May 31, 2026. The host venue for the final will be announced by UEFA in due course.
For broadcast coverage, fans across the Arab world can watch all the action on beIN Sports channels. The network holds the exclusive media rights for the UEFA Champions League in the Middle East and North Africa region.
