UEFA Introduces New Women’s Champions League Format and Club Competition from 2025-26 Season

UEFA has unveiled some thrilling alterations to the format of the Women’s Champions League, which are slated to be implemented starting from the 2025-26 season. Furthermore, the UEFA Executive Committee has granted approval for the establishment of a secondary European tournament exclusively dedicated to women’s club football, also planned for the aforementioned campaign.

The revitalized structure of the Champions League will include a league phase comprising of 18 teams, with each team engaging in three home matches and three away matches. Subsequently, the competition will progress into the knockout stage. Although the specific information about the second European competition has not been disclosed yet, UEFA has assured that they will release additional details through a separate announcement on December 4.

Currently, the Women’s Champions League involves 16 teams who initially compete in the group stages before advancing to the knockout stages. Regrettably, certain English clubs such as Arsenal and Manchester United have failed to reach the group stages this season due to losses in the qualifying rounds.

Nevertheless, English champions Chelsea have successfully qualified for the competition and have made a strong beginning by earning four points in their initial two matches. In this season’s tournament, they are the only team representing the Women’s Super League.

On the other hand, Barcelona, who currently hold the Champions League title, have started their European campaign impressively by winning their first two matches. They secured the championship last season in a thrilling final against Wolfsburg, with a 3-2 victory.

These modifications to the format of the Women’s Champions League, along with the addition of a second European competition specifically for women’s clubs, are bound to generate additional thrill and possibilities for teams throughout Europe.