Liverpool confirm Champions League schedule
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The confirmed dates and times for Liverpool's 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league-phase fixtures have been announced, with all kick-offs scheduled for 8pm UK time. Liverpool's group stage campaign starts at home against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, September 17, followed by an away match at Galatasaray on Tuesday, September 30.
Throughout the group stage, the Reds will also travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday, October 22, and Real Madrid will visit Anfield on Tuesday, November 4. Liverpool will host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, November 26, before heading to Internazionale on Tuesday, December 9.
The competition resumes in 2026 with two more away matches: against Marseille on Wednesday, January 21, and Liverpool welcomes Qarabag on Wednesday, January 28. These eight fixtures complete Liverpool’s schedule for the initial phase of the competition.
UEFA's new format for the Champions League features 36 teams playing eight league-phase games, with opponents determined based on coefficient pots and restrictions on teams from the same country. The top eight teams after this phase qualify directly for the last 16, while those finishing 9th to 24th enter a play-off for the remaining spots.
Liverpool's group opponents include Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray, Eintracht Frankfurt, Real Madrid, PSV Eindhoven, Internazionale, Marseille, and Qarabag, with a mix of challenging home and away ties.
The club has also encouraged fans to follow their Champions League journey with official travel partner Expedia and offers an updated calendar of fixtures for download.
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