Champions League: UEFA releases schedule for initial phase matches in the competition; check it out

There is a list of matches between big clubs, like Manchester City vs. Real Madrid, as well as Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea and Barcelona vs. PSG. The first round will be the only one played on three dates. The final round will be played entirely on a single day, with 18 scheduled games. The remaining rounds will be split into two dates each. After the end of the group stage, teams ranked from first to eighth place will advance directly to the Round of 16, while teams from ninth to 24th place will play playoffs. Following this stage, the competition will follow the traditional knockout format, with teams playing home and away fixtures. The final, a single-match event, will take place on May 30, 2026, at the Puskás Arena in Budapest.