The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season promises to be one of the most exciting in recent years. The tournament returns with new intrigue, tense matches and star players who are ready to once again fight for Europe’s main club trophy. For millions of fans around the world, the UEFA Champions League is not just a sporting competition, but a real football festival where traditions, emotions and new stories are intertwined.
What is the UEFA Champions League
The tournament was founded in 1955 under the name of the European Champion Clubs’ Cup and over time has turned into a global sporting phenomenon. Today, the Champions League brings together the best clubs in Europe, which go through the group stage, a playoff series and a grand final. Teams gain the right to participate depending on their success in their national championships, which makes the tournament as competitive as possible.
Schedule and main matches of the season
The group stage of the Champions League starts in September 2025. Already in the first stages, viewers can expect high-profile confrontations:
- Real will meet PSG;
- Manchester City will play against Bayern;
- Barcelona with Inter;
- Arsenal with Atletico;
- Juventus with Borussia Dortmund;
- Napoli with Chelsea.
The group stage will end in December, after which the draw for the playoff round will take place.
Who are in the lead
In the early stages of the season, the table is dominated by clubs from England and Spain. Manchester City, PSG and Real Madrid are showing confident results and are already considered the main contenders to reach the final. Among the players, attention is focused on Erling Haaland, who continues to lead the list of scorers, as well as Kylian Mbappe, who dreams of winning the cup with Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham, who has become the engine of the Spanish club’s midfield, is not far behind.
Women’s Champions League
We should not forget about women’s football: interest in the UEFA Women’s Champions League is growing every season. In the new tournament, Barcelona Femeni and Lyon remain the main favorites, and Chelsea Women are increasingly joining them. This proves that women’s football is reaching a new level and attracting more and more spectators. The UEFA Champions League 2025–26 is not only about matches between top clubs, but also an opportunity to see new stars appear on the world stage. The tournament unites millions of fans, makes them empathize with their teams and gives unforgettable emotions.
