The most prestigious competition in world football is already well underway as sides from across Europe duked it out to feature in the league phase of the 2025–26 Champions League.
With the qualification rounds now completed and some surprise names reaching the main stage, all 36 clubs participating in this season’s league phase have been confirmed.
The league phase, which was first introduced last season and is unchanged this year, is when the Champions League properly begins, with Europe’s elite locking horns for a place in the knockout stage.
Here is everything you need to know about the draw for the 2025–26 league phase.






