Official Champions League: 2025-26 League Phase Schedule Released

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UEFA has officially released the comprehensive schedule for the 2025-26 Champions League league phase. This announcement includes the specific dates and kick-off times for highly anticipated matches such as Real Madrid vs. Juventus, Manchester City vs. Napoli, and Arsenal vs. Inter.

The European football governing body has now confirmed the precise dates and timings for every match in the upcoming 2025-26 Champions League season.

Complete Schedule Announced for 2025-26 Champions League Matches

UEFA Champions League trophy on a plinth.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: The UEFA Champions League trophy is cleaned as it is displayed on a plinth at the side of the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The draw, conducted last Thursday in Monaco, has set up intriguing matchups, pitting Italian clubs against several European giants, including Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Manchester City.

In the seeding, Inter was the sole Italian representative in Pot 1, while Juventus and Atalanta were drawn from Pot 2. Napoli, the reigning Serie A champions, were placed in Pot 3.

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Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli controls the ball.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli controls the ball whilst under pressure from Armand Lauriente of Sassuolo during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The Partenopei are scheduled to begin their European challenge with an away fixture against Manchester City on September 18, with kick-off set for 21:00 CET.

Meanwhile, Inter will embark on a trip to Amsterdam for their opening game against Ajax on September 17.

Atalanta will also play on September 17, visiting the defending champions PSV. Juventus will commence their Champions League campaign at home, hosting Borussia Dortmund on August 16.

Below you will find the confirmed Champions League fixture list for Inter, Atalanta, Juventus, and Napoli.

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