Six clubs from the Premier League will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season
The 2024–25 UEFA Champions League is nearing its conclusion, with Inter Milan set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the final on May 31 in Munich. Meanwhile, clubs across Europe are already turning their focus to securing a spot in next season’s edition of Europe’s premier club competition.
Teams from all over the continent are battling for a place in what is widely regarded as the most prestigious tournament in club football—especially with the expanded league phase offering even more visibility and financial rewards.
The upcoming 2025–26 season will mark the second year of the revamped Champions League format. The inaugural season of the new structure was praised for its intensity and excitement, thanks to an increased number of matches and added drama.
As the current campaign wraps up, here’s an updated overview of the clubs that have already booked their place in next year’s competition.
The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League will again feature 36 teams in its league phase. Of these, 25 clubs will qualify automatically based on their performance in their domestic leagues during the 2024–25 season. In addition, the winners of the current Champions League and Europa League will be granted direct entry.
Two more places will be allocated to teams from the countries with the best UEFA coefficient rankings, while another seven clubs will secure their places through the qualification rounds. At present, both England and Spain are set to receive one additional berth each due to their strong European performances.
As a result, for the first time, six Premier League clubs are expected to compete in the Champions League next season. The final spot will go to either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur, depending on the outcome of their domestic campaign.
Clubs that have qualified so far for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League
England (6): Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur
Italy (4): Napoli, Inter Milan, Atalanta
Spain (5): Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club, Villarreal
Germany (4): Bayern München, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Dortmund
France (3): Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Monaco
Netherlands (2): Ajax, PSV
Portugal (1): Sporting CP
Belgium (1): Union Saint-Gilloise
Türkiye (1): Galatasaray
Czechia (1): Slavia Praha
Greece (1): Olympiacos