A total of 27 clubs have now secured qualification for the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League season, following the conclusion of the Premier League campaign on Sunday.
Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United are the latest teams to book their places in Europe's elite club competition. Manchester City defeated Fulham 2-0, while Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest. Despite losing 1-0 to Everton, Newcastle United still managed to qualify thanks to Manchester United's 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
The 2025/26 Champions League will feature a significant format change, expanding from 32 to 36 teams in the league phase. This new format aims to provide more competitive matches and greater opportunities for clubs across Europe.
Premier League Representatives
England will have six representatives in next season's Champions League: Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United. These clubs have secured their qualification through their respective positions in the Premier League table.
European Qualifiers
From Spain's La Liga, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal have all qualified. Italy will be represented by Napoli, Inter Milan, and Atalanta, while Germany's Bundesliga will send Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Frankfurt.
France's Ligue 1 will have PSG, Marseille, and Monaco competing in the tournament. Other qualified teams include Sporting CP from Portugal; Ajax and PSV from the Netherlands; Slavia Praha from the Czech Republic; Galatasaray from Turkey; and Olympiacos from Greece.
Full List of Qualified Teams
Here is the complete list of the 27 teams that have qualified for the 2025/2026 Champions League so far:
England: Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.
Italy: Napoli, Inter Milan, and Atalanta.
Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, and Villarreal.
Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, and Frankfurt.
France: PSG, Marseille, and Monaco.
Portugal: Sporting CP.
Netherlands: Ajax, PSV.
Czech Republic: Slavia Praha.
Turkey: Galatasaray.
Greece: Olympiacos.
With the expanded format, nine more teams are yet to qualify for the tournament. The remaining spots will be determined as domestic leagues across Europe conclude their seasons and through qualifying rounds.
