Champions League 2024/25: New Format, Fixtures & Results

Everything You Need to Know about the New UEFA Champions League Format

The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League season has kicked off, introducing a revolutionary format that promises to deliver more excitement than ever. Teams such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Celtic are ready to battle it out in a brand new league system. In this article, we’ll break down how the new 'league phase' works, the fixtures for our top clubs, and essential dates for the 2024/25 season.

Understanding the New League Phase Format

This season, the Champions League features 36 teams forming a single league. Each team will play against eight different clubs—four matches at home and four away. Points are awarded as follows:

• 3 points for a win
• 1 point for a draw

The competition sees the top eight sides qualifying directly for the knockout stages. Teams finishing between ninth and 24th will enter a playoff round to secure a coveted spot in the round of 16. Meanwhile, the bottom 12 teams face elimination without the chance to compete in the UEFA Europa League.

Knockout Play-Off Phase Explained

The knockout phase will see teams finishing between ninth and 16th seeded against opponents placed from 17th to 24th. This exciting new design increases the stakes for teams in the middle of the ranking, with only the best making it to the Round of 16. Let’s have a look at the fixtures for our featured clubs.

Arsenal Fixtures

• September 19: Atalanta vs Arsenal, Gewiss Stadium, 8:00 PM
• October 1: Arsenal vs Paris SG, Emirates Stadium, 8:00 PM
• October 22: Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk, Emirates Stadium, 8:00 PM
• November 6: Inter Milan vs Arsenal, San Siro, 8:00 PM
• November 26: Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal, Jose Alvalade Stadium, 8:00 PM
• December 11: Arsenal vs Monaco, Emirates Stadium, 8:00 PM
• January 22: Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb, Emirates Stadium, 8:00 PM
• January 29: Girona vs Arsenal, Estadi Montilivi, 8:00 PM

Aston Villa Fixtures

• September 17: Young Boys vs Aston Villa, Wankdorf Stadium, 5:45 PM
• October 2: Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich, Villa Park, 8:00 PM
• October 22: Aston Villa vs Bologna, Villa Park, 8:00 PM
• November 6: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa, Jan Breydel Stadium, 5:45 PM
• November 27: Aston Villa vs Juventus, Villa Park, 8:00 PM
• December 10: RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa, Red Bull Arena, 8:00 PM
• January 21: AS Monaco vs Aston Villa, Louis II Stadium, 5:45 PM
• January 29: Aston Villa vs Celtic, Villa Park, 8:00 PM

Liverpool Fixtures

• September 17: AC Milan vs Liverpool, San Siro, 8:00 PM
• October 2: Liverpool vs Bologna, Anfield, 8:00 PM
• October 23: RB Leipzig vs Liverpool, Red Bull Arena, 8:00 PM
• November 5: Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen, Anfield, 8:00 PM
• November 27: Liverpool vs Real Madrid, Anfield, 8:00 PM
• December 10: Girona vs Liverpool, Estadi Montilivi, 5:45 PM
• January 21: Liverpool vs Lille, Anfield, 8:00 PM
• January 29: PSV Eindhoven vs Liverpool, Philips Stadium, 8:00 PM

Manchester City Fixtures

• September 18: Man City vs Inter Milan, Etihad Stadium, 8:00 PM
• October 1: Slovan Bratislava vs Man City, Narodny futbalovy stadion, 8:00 PM
• October 23: Man City vs Sparta Prague, Etihad Stadium, 8:00 PM
• November 5: Sporting CP vs Man City, Jose Alvalade Stadium, 8:00 PM
• November 26: Man City vs Feyenoord, Etihad Stadium, 8:00 PM
• December 11: Juventus vs Man City, Allianz Stadium, 8:00 PM
• January 22: Paris Saint-Germain vs Man City, Parc des Princes, 8:00 PM
• January 29: Man City vs Club Brugge, Etihad Stadium, 8:00 PM

Celtic Fixtures

• September 18: Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava, Celtic Park, 8:00 PM
• October 1: Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic, Signal Iunda Park, 8:00 PM
• October 23: Atalanta vs Celtic, Gewiss Stadium, 5:45 PM
• November 5: Celtic vs RB Leipzig, Celtic Park, 8:00 PM
• November 27: Celtic vs Club Brugge, Celtic Park, 8:00 PM
• December 10: Dinamo Zagreb vs Celtic, Maksimir Stadium, 5:45 PM
• January 22: Celtic vs Young Boys, Celtic Park, 8:00 PM
• January 29: Aston Villa vs Celtic, Villa Park, 8:00 PM

Upcoming Champions League Dates for the 2024/25 Season

Here's a schedule of the essential match dates:

• Matchday 1: September 17-19, 2024
• Matchday 2: October 1/2, 2024
• Matchday 3: October 22/23, 2024
• Matchday 4: November 5/6, 2024
• Matchday 5: November 26/27, 2024
• Matchday 6: December 10/11, 2024
• Matchday 7: January 21/22, 2025
• Matchday 8: January 29, 2025

Knockout Stage Timelines

The 2024/25 Champions League knockout stages will unfold as follows:

• Knockout round play-offs: February 11/12 and February 18/19, 2025
• Round of 16: March 4/5 and March 11/12, 2025
• Quarter-finals: April 8/9 and April 15/16, 2025
• Semi-finals: April 29/30 and May 6/7, 2025
• Final: May 31, 2025

Champions League Final Venue 2025

The prestigious 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final will be held in Munich at the Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025. This iconic venue is set to provide a spectacular backdrop for what promises to be an unforgettable finale.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and thrilling match outcomes from this year's Champions League! Don't forget to check out our related articles for more insights into your favorite teams and players.