The wait is finally over—UEFA has officially released the 2025/26 Champions League fixtures. The league phase kicks off on 16 September 2025 and will run until the grand final in Budapest on 30 May 2026.
This season is extra spicy. With the new format in place, every club faces eight different opponents, giving us blockbuster clashes almost every single matchday.Â
From Real Madrid vs Liverpool to PSG vs Barcelona, the draw has thrown up some dream fixtures.
Let’s break down the schedules of the biggest clubs and highlight the unmissable matches.
Fixtures for the Big Clubs
Real Madrid Fixtures (Pot 1)
- 16 Sep 2025 – vs Olympique de Marseille (H)
- 30 Sep 2025 – vs FC Kairat Almaty (A)
- 22 Oct 2025 – vs Juventus (H)
- 4 Nov 2025 – vs Liverpool (A)
- 26 Nov 2025 – vs Olympiacos (A)
- 10 Dec 2025 – vs Manchester City (H)
- 20 Jan 2026 – vs AS Monaco (H)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Benfica (A)
FC Barcelona Fixtures (Pot 1)
- 18 Sep 2025 – vs Newcastle United (A)
- 1 Oct 2025 – vs PSG (H)
- 21 Oct 2025 – vs Olympiacos (H)
- 5 Nov 2025 – vs Club Brugge (A)
- 25 Nov 2025 – vs Chelsea (A)
- 9 Dec 2025 – vs Eintracht Frankfurt (H)
- 21 Jan 2026 – vs Slavia Praha (A)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Copenhagen (H)
Manchester City Fixtures (Pot 1)
- 18 Sep 2025 – vs Napoli (H)
- 1 Oct 2025 – vs AS Monaco (A)
- 21 Oct 2025 – vs Villarreal (A)
- 5 Nov 2025 – vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
- 25 Nov 2025 – vs Bayer Leverkusen (H)
- 10 Dec 2025 – vs Real Madrid (A)
- 20 Jan 2026 – vs Bodø/Glimt (A)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Galatasaray (H)
Liverpool Fixtures (Pot 1)
- 17 Sep 2025 – vs Atlético Madrid (H)
- 30 Sep 2025 – vs Galatasaray (A)
- 22 Oct 2025 – vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
- 4 Nov 2025 – vs Real Madrid (H)
- 26 Nov 2025 – vs PSV Eindhoven (H)
- 9 Dec 2025 – vs Inter Milan (A)
- 21 Jan 2026 – vs Marseille (A)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Qarabağ FK (H)
Chelsea Fixtures (Pot 1)
- 17 Sep 2025 – vs Bayern Munich (A)
- 30 Sep 2025 – vs Benfica (H)
- 22 Oct 2025 – vs Ajax (H)
- 5 Nov 2025 – vs Qarabağ (A)
- 25 Nov 2025 – vs Barcelona (H)
- 9 Dec 2025 – vs Atalanta (A)
- 21 Jan 2026 – vs Pafos FC (H)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Napoli (A)
Arsenal Fixtures (Pot 2)
- 16 Sep 2025 – vs Athletic Club (A)
- 1 Oct 2025 – vs Olympiacos (H)
- 21 Oct 2025 – vs Atlético Madrid (H)
- 4 Nov 2025 – vs Slavia Praha (A)
- 26 Nov 2025 – vs Bayern Munich (H)
- 10 Dec 2025 – vs Club Brugge (A)
- 20 Jan 2026 – vs Inter Milan (A)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Kairat Almaty (H)
Newcastle United Fixtures (Pot 4)
- 18 Sep 2025 – vs Barcelona (H)
- 1 Oct 2025 – vs Union Saint-Gilloise (A)
- 21 Oct 2025 – vs Benfica (H)
- 5 Nov 2025 – vs Athletic Club (H)
- 25 Nov 2025 – vs Marseille (A)
- 10 Dec 2025 – vs Bayer Leverkusen (A)
- 21 Jan 2026 – vs PSV Eindhoven (H)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs PSG (A)
Tottenham Hotspur Fixtures (Pot 3)
- 16 Sep 2025 – vs Villarreal (H)
- 30 Sep 2025 – vs Bodø/Glimt (A)
- 22 Oct 2025 – vs AS Monaco (A)
- 4 Nov 2025 – vs Copenhagen (H)
- 26 Nov 2025 – vs PSG (A)
- 9 Dec 2025 – vs Slavia Praha (H)
- 20 Jan 2026 – vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
Paris Saint-Germain Fixtures (Pot 1)
- 17 Sep 2025 – vs Atalanta (H)
- 1 Oct 2025 – vs Barcelona (A)
- 21 Oct 2025 – vs Bayer Leverkusen (A)
- 4 Nov 2025 – vs Bayern Munich (H)
- 26 Nov 2025 – vs Tottenham (H)
- 10 Dec 2025 – vs Athletic Club (A)
- 20 Jan 2026 – vs Sporting CP (A)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Newcastle United (H)
Inter Milan Fixtures (Pot 1)
- 17 Sep 2025 – vs Ajax (A)
- 30 Sep 2025 – vs Slavia Praha (H)
- 21 Oct 2025 – vs Union Saint-Gilloise (A)
- 5 Nov 2025 – vs Kairat Almaty (H)
- 26 Nov 2025 – vs Atlético Madrid (A)
- 9 Dec 2025 – vs Liverpool (H)
- 20 Jan 2026 – vs Arsenal (H)
- 28 Jan 2026 – vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
Key Fixtures to Watch Out For
This season is loaded with heavyweight clashes. Mark your calendars for these blockbusters:
- Real Madrid vs Liverpool – 4 Nov 2025 (Anfield)
- Real Madrid vs Man City – 10 Dec 2025 (Bernabéu)
- Barcelona vs PSG – 1 Oct 2025 (Camp Nou)
- Chelsea vs Barcelona – 25 Nov 2025 (Stamford Bridge)
- PSG vs Bayern Munich – 4 Nov 2025 (Parc des Princes)
- Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid – 17 Sep 2025 (Anfield)
- Newcastle vs PSG – 28 Jan 2026 (Parc des Princes)
- Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund – 20 Jan 2026 (London)
FAQ
When does the 2025/26 Champions League start?
It begins on 16 September 2025 with the league phase opening fixtures.
Where is the Champions League final being played?
The final will be held in Budapest on 30 May 2026.
How many matches will each team play in the league phase?
Every team plays eight games in total—four at home and four away—against different opponents.
Conclusion
The 2025/26 Champions League is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons ever.
With giants colliding from the very start—Madrid at Anfield, Barça vs PSG, Chelsea vs Bayern—fans are in for drama every single week.
Circle those dates, set reminders, and get ready, because European nights are about to take over our calendars again.
