The Women’s Champions League 2025/26 season is here with a new format, starting with the League Phase. 18 teams qualified for the first round and will go head-to-head with six other opponents. The results of each match will decide the overall ranking in the new 18-team league, with three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a defeat.
The new format means the top four teams from the league phase will move straight into the quarter-finals. Clubs finishing between 5th and 12th will battle it out in a two-legged play-off, with the winners earning the remaining spots in the last eight. Sides placed 13th to 18th will see their campaign end at this stage. Those who advance from the play-offs will be paired against one of the top-four finishers, who are seeded and guaranteed to play the decisive second leg at home.
From the quarter-finals onwards, the tournament will stick to its traditional knockout format. For the 2025/26 season, league phase matches are scheduled between October and December, with the final set to take place at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion in May 2026.
The Growth of Women’s Football
No one can ignore Women’s Football anymore. Many people might be wondering how all the competitions work, is it the same as the men’s or do things work differently as there are fewer clubs with women’s teams. The Champions League is well known in the men’s competition, but the women’s tournament is just as, if not more, exciting. All the articles below are about this competition. We write about the games in each round, the results and predict who will feature in the final. Other big women’s football tournaments are the World Cup, UEFA Women’s Euro, Women’s Nations League and the latest addition: Women’s Europa Cup. Newcomers might be interested in reading the frequently asked questions on the Women’s Champions League tab and enjoy the content.
