Home / Sports / 82 Teams Battle for 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Glory
82 Teams Battle for 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Glory
14 Jul
Summary
- 2025-26 Champions League qualifiers underway
- Familiar teams like Malmo, FCSB, and Ludogorets Razgrad competing
- Final to be held on May 30, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League season is already in full swing, with the first qualifying round having begun in early July. Teams from associations 25-27 and 30-55 are currently competing in the initial round, including familiar names like Malmo, FCSB, and Ludogorets Razgrad.
While it will still be some time before the champions of Europe's top leagues, such as Paris Saint-Germain, join the fray, the race to Budapest has officially started. The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Final is scheduled to take place on May 30, 2026 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.
In total, 82 teams will participate in the tournament, with the champions and runners-up from various European leagues vying for the prestigious trophy. The journey to the final will involve a total of ten rounds, with the third qualifying round set to take place in August 2025.