The 2025-26 Champions League is nearly upon us and this year there will be a record six Premier League clubs competing in Europe’s elite contest.
There will, however, be no Scottish teams in the competition proper for the first time since 2021-22 after Celtic and Rangers were knocked out in the play-offs – it comes after Scotland lost its automatic spot having dropped out of the top 10 of Uefa’s coefficient rankings.
The draw for the league phase will take place on Thursday, 28 August in Monaco at 17:00 BST.
This will be the second instalment of the new Champions League format, consisting of a 36-team league phase.
The first round of league phase games will begin on 16 September, with the final being hosted at the Puskas Arena, Budapest on 30 May 2026.
Paris St-Germain return as holders, having beaten Inter Milan 5-0 in last season’s final to win the competition for the first time, while 15-time champions Real Madrid top Uefa’s coefficient rankings for their record over the past five years.
But how will the Premier League sides fare? Make your predictions below.
