The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season is set to begin on October 14, 2025, and will conclude on May 9, 2026.

This season marks the 78th edition of the tournament, with many new teams joining the competition for the first time.

There are currently four groups of eight teams in the competition, which will be divided into two groups of four teams each.

In Group A, the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, while in Group B, the top four teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.

In addition to the main competitions, there will also be a number of additional fixtures throughout the season, including friendly matches against other clubs from other leagues.

The schedule for this season has been announced, and can be found here: https://www.uefa.com/ueda/champions-league/schedule/

The announcement was made by UEFA President Gianni Infantino, who said that "we are delighted to announce the start of another exciting season for football's biggest event." He went on to explain that the league will feature some of the best players and teams in Europe, as well as some of the most talented young talents in the world.

For fans of the sport, the announcement was met with excitement and anticipation. Some have already started making plans for their own trips to the European capital city of Paris for the final match of the season, while others are looking forward to seeing some of the most thrilling matches in the history of the competition.

Overall, the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season promises to be one of the most exciting and competitive in recent years, and it is sure to be a memorable experience for fans everywhere.