Overview

• UEFA confirmed the complete league-phase calendar, running from 16–18 September 2025 through a synchronized final matchday on 28 January 2026.
• All six English entrants received dated schedules, including Liverpool opening vs Atlético Madrid on 17 September and hosting Real Madrid on 4 November.
• Manchester City begin by hosting Kevin De Bruyne’s Napoli on 18 September, Chelsea visit Bayern Munich on 17 September, Arsenal travel to Athletic Club on 16 September, Newcastle host Barcelona on 18 September, and Tottenham start at home to Villarreal on 16 September.
• The reformed format assigns eight different opponents per club; teams finishing 1–8 advance directly to the last 16, positions 9–24 enter February play-offs, and the rest are eliminated.
• Knockout dates were set through May 2026, with the Champions League final on 30 May in Budapest, as Europa and Conference League group draws and calendars also placed British and Irish clubs including Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic, Rangers, Crystal Palace, Aberdeen, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers.