Uefa women's champions league

On 22 September 2026, UEFA officially finalized the group stage draw for the 2026/27 Women's Champions League, setting the stage for the continent's premier club competition. The draw, conducted at UEFA headquarters, placed several European heavyweights into highly competitive groups, signaling a significant increase in the tournament's overall parity. Defending champions Lyon were drawn into a challenging group alongside rising domestic contenders from England and Germany, while last year's finalists, Barcelona, face a rigorous path through the group phase against newly qualified teams from the expanded league format. This season marks the second year of the updated competition structure, which has been praised for increasing the number of high-profile matches early in the tournament. Club officials and players have expressed excitement regarding the increased broadcast coverage and commercial interest surrounding this year's campaign. The group stage is scheduled to commence in early October, with teams vying for a spot in the knockout rounds, ultimately leading to the final match in May 2027.