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Exterior view of the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, host venue for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League final

Champions LeagueRules & refereeing25 August 2026

Champions League 2026-27 schedule: when the league phase starts, key dates and final venue

The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League already has its full roadmap. The league phase kicks off on September 8, 2026 with a special three-day opening matchday, and the final will be played on June 5, 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid. The 36-team single-table format remains unchanged for a thir

Natilla·5 min read

Fans in the stands of a stadium during a European football match

Champions LeagueRules & refereeing24 August 2026

UEFA fines Red Star Belgrade over Champions League incidents

UEFA has hit Red Star Belgrade with a 135,000-euro fine for disorder during the Champions League qualifier defeat to Hapoel Beer-Sheva. Midfielder Abu Fani also gets a three-match ban for violent conduct.

Javi

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