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As the domestic league of many European nations have come to a conclusion, the anticipation for next season's Champions League is already in the vision.

PSG and Inter Milan will be squaring off for the Champions League final this season on Saturday, but many teams have already booked their places for next season's continental extravaganza.

With the revamped format of UCL from this season, a total of 36 teams are set to participate in the elongated and uniform group stages. The top 8 teams will qualify directly for the last 16, while the teams finishing from 9th to 24th will participate in a two-legged playoff.

Many teams across Europe have already qualified for the group stages, while some have earned the right to the qualifying rounds. The new cycle of the Champions League will start as early as July 8, when the 1st qualifying round starts.

When will UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Qualifiers Start?

There will be a total of four stages of qualifiers starting from July 8, and will continue till the final week of August.

First qualifying round: July 8/9 & 15/16
Second qualifying round: July 22/23 & 29/30
Third qualifying round: August 5/6 & 12
Play-offs: August 19/20 & 26/27

When will the Champions League Group Stage Draw Take Place?

The UCL Group Stage draw will be on August 28.

When will the UCL Group Stages Start and the Final Take Place?

The Champions League 2025-26 group stages will start from September 16 and is expected to continue till January 28 next year. The final will be played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary on May 30, 2026.

Which Teams have Qualified for Champions League Group Stages?

The lineup for the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 is now confirmed, with several nations benefiting from UEFA's coefficient boost. England and Spain will each have five teams in the tournament, thanks to superior performances in European competitions. Italy and Germany have filled their standard slots, while teams from France, Netherlands, and across the continent have also confirmed their presence in Europe's elite club competition.

England will send six teams to the Champions League next season due to their top UEFA coefficient and Tottenham's triumph in the UEFA Europa League. That adds an extra slot beyond the regular five. Serie A's race for the top four went down to the wire, while France has three spots.

Like England, Spain has earned five berths owing to its clubs' solid European campaigns, while Bundesliga in Germany has four spots. Portugal, Turkey, Czech Republic, and Greece have each confirmed a sole representative based on their respective league performances.

Qualified Teams by Country

Already, a total of 28 teams have qualified for the group stages in the Champions League.

England: Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Tottenham
Italy: Napoli, Inter, Atalanta, Juventus
Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, Villarreal
Germany: Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Dortmund
France: Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Monaco
Netherlands: PSV, Ajax
Portugal: Sporting Club
Türkiye: Galatasaray
Czechia: Slavia Praha
Greece: Olympiacos