UEFA announces the schedule for the Champions League league phase

UEFA has officially released the detailed schedule for the 2026/27 Champions League league phase, which will feature 36 clubs competing under a new format. The first round of matches is set to take place over three days, from September 8 to September 10, with the final eighth round concluding on January 27 of next year. All participating teams will play their final matches simultaneously to maintain competitive integrity.

Key matchups for the opening round include AEK Athens hosting LASK on September 8 at 18:45, and a high-profile encounter between Real Madrid and Inter Milan on the same day. Subsequent matches on September 9 will feature Liverpool hosting Atletico Madrid, as well as Napoli taking on Arsenal. The tournament will continue through eight matchdays spread across the fall and winter months, including dates in October, November, December, and January, marking a significant change in the tournament's structure.