When Does the 2024/25 Champions League Start? League Phase Matchweek Dates

Introduction

The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious club competitions in the world. The 2024/25 season will be the 70th season of the tournament. The competition will start on 10 September 2024 and will end on 30 May 2025.

League Phase Matchweek Dates

The league phase of the Champions League is played in a round-robin format, with each team playing two matches against every other team in their group. The top two teams in each group will advance to the knockout phase.

The matchweek dates for the league phase are as follows:

• Matchweek 1: 10-11 September 2024
• Matchweek 2: 17-18 September 2024
• Matchweek 3: 1-2 October 2024
• Matchweek 4: 22-23 October 2024
• Matchweek 5: 5-6 November 2024
• Matchweek 6: 26-27 November 2024

Knockout Phase Dates

The knockout phase of the Champions League is played in a single-elimination format. The eight group winners and the eight group runners-up will advance to the knockout phase.

The knockout phase dates are as follows:

• Round of 16: 18-19 and 25-26 February 2025
• Quarter-finals: 15-16 and 22-23 April 2025
• Semi-finals: 6-7 and 13-14 May 2025
• Final: 30 May 2025