Title: Champions League 2026/27 Group Stage Set to Kick Off

Champions League 2026/27 Group Stage Begins September 8

Title: Champions League 2026/27 Group Stage Set to Kick Off

The 2026/27 Champions League group stage is just around the corner, marking the third edition of the competition under the new format introduced by UEFA last year. The Paris Saint-Germain team has secured back-to-back titles in the previous two campaigns under this format.

Following the draw, FC Barcelona now knows its opponents for this initial phase of the European tournament. Similar to the past two seasons, the group stage replaces the traditional group phase. The 36 participating teams will face each other in eight matches, four at home and four away. The top eight teams in the league will directly qualify for the quarterfinals, while teams ranking ninth to 24th will compete in a "play-off" elimination round to advance to the knockout phase. The bottom 25 teams will be eliminated from the competition.

The Champions League 2026/27 group stage commences on September 8. Each team will play eight matches (four home and four away) against opponents from all groups. The grand final of the 2026/27 Champions League is scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2027, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, where the two top-performing clubs will battle for the most coveted trophy.