To help you follow every step on the road to the final, we explain what you need to know about the upcoming 2026/27 Women's Champions League season in what follows, from the key dates to the draws and more.
Qualifying phase: How does it work?
Nine teams have already been confirmed for the League Phase, with nine more sides coming through qualification to book their place.
The final play-offs culminate in August and September with clubs participating according to the coefficient ranking of their respective federations.
Dates for the knockout rounds and play-offs
First qualifying round mini tournament: semi-finals - July 22nd, final - July 25th
Second qualifying mini tournament: semi-finals - August 5th, final - August 8th
Third qualifying round: August 26th and September 2nd
Follow the qualifiers with Flashscore.
Which teams have already qualified?
The following nine teams have already qualified for the Women's Champions League proper:
Barcelona (Spain), Manchester City (England), Arsenal (England), Lyon (France), Paris FC (France), Bayern Munich (Germany), Roma (Italy), Benfica (Portugal), Hacken (Sweden)
When are the league phase matchdays?
Matchday 1: September 22nd/23rd
Matchday 2: September 30th / October 1st
Matchday 3: October 28th/29th
Matchday 4: November 10th/11th
Matchday 5: November 18th/19th
Matchday 6: December 16th
When are the knockout rounds played?
Knockout phase play-offs: February 3rd/4th - February 10th/11th
Quarter-finals: March 23rd/24th - March 31st/April 1st
Semi-finals: May 1st/2nd - May 8th/9th
Final: May 28th, 29th or 30th
When are the various Champions League draws?
First qualifying round: June 18th, 2026
Second qualifying round: June 18th, 2026
Third qualifying round: August 11th, 2026
League Phase: September 4th, 2026
When and where is the Women's Champions League final?
The Stadion Narodowy, home of the Polish national football team, will host the final of the 2026/27 Women's Champions League on May 28th, 29th or 30th, 2027, where the winner will be crowned.
This will be the first time this stadium hosts the Women's Champions League final. It has hosted major tournaments in the past, including games at EURO 2012.
