24 Clubs Confirmed for Expanded 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Campaign

At least 24 clubs across Europe have officially secured qualification for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, following the conclusion of the Europa League final on Wednesday night, which saw Tottenham Hotspur defeat Manchester United 1-0.

The upcoming season marks a historic shift for Europe’s premier club competition, as UEFA expands the tournament from 32 to 36 teams in the newly introduced league phase format.

The majority of teams confirmed their qualification through strong domestic league performances, while others benefited from continental placements.

From the English Premier League, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham have confirmed their participation. LaLiga will be represented by Spanish giants Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, along with Athletic Club and Villarreal. Italy’s Serie A has produced three qualifiers so far: Inter Milan, Napoli, and Atalanta.

In Germany, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt are all set for the group stage, while Ligue 1 will send Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, and Monaco.

Other confirmed qualifiers include Sporting CP from Portugal, Ajax and PSV from the Netherlands, Slavia Praha from the Czech Republic, Galatasaray from Turkey, and Olympiacos from Greece.

Here’s the full list of clubs that have qualified so far for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League:

England: Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham

Italy: Napoli, Inter Milan, Atalanta

Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, Villarreal

Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt

France: Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Monaco

Portugal: Sporting CP

Netherlands: Ajax, PSV

Czech Republic: Slavia Praha

Turkey: Galatasaray

Greece: Olympiacos

The remaining slots will be determined on the final day of the 2024/25 domestic seasons across Europe.