UEFA Champions League 2026-27 Season Kicks Off with New Rules

The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season officially commenced on September 8, 2026, with Matchday 1 fixtures. The tournament will continue with the 36-team league phase format introduced in 2024-25, and new rules are in effect, including changes to player substitutions, treatment protocols, throw-ins/goal kicks, and VAR measures. The final is scheduled for June 5, 2027, at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.