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UEFA Set to Revamp Champions League Format by 2027

10/5/2025

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Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) nears a final proposal to overhaul the Champions League.
Eight months of negotiations include UEFA, A22 Sports Management, Barcelona, Real Madrid.
From 2027, the Champions League would keep its name and 36 teams, adopting a two-group format.
The first group would include 18 top clubs; top eight would advance to round of 16.

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Story summary

Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) nears a final proposal to overhaul the Champions League.
Eight months of negotiations include UEFA, A22 Sports Management, Barcelona, Real Madrid.
From 2027, the Champions League would keep its name and 36 teams, adopting a two-group format.
The first group would include 18 top clubs; top eight would advance to round of 16.