It is the first time the Blues, two-time winners, will compete in the Champions League since the introduction of the 36-team league phase.

That will see Enzo Maresca’s side host four matches at Stamford Bridge and travel to four others across the continent. We will not face the same opponent twice in the league phase.

Before the draw got underway in Monaco, the Blues were presented with a special award for becoming the first club to the six UEFA Men’s competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, Super Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup, Youth League.

Chelsea President & Chief Operating Officer, Jason Gannon, collected the award and said: 'It's been an exciting few years for the club. On behalf of more than 120 years of football at Chelsea, the board, the players, the staff, and supporters thank UEFA for this meaningful recognition. It's so special for us.'

The draw got underway soon after, and the Blues’ UEFA coefficient ranking ensured we took our place in Pot 1.

And after being the second club drawn from Pot 1, our path was set by the automated software…

Barcelona (H)
Bayern (A)
Benfica (H)
Atalanta (A)
Ajax (H)
Napoli (A)
Pafos (H)
Qarabag (A)

UEFA have confirmed the fixture list with match dates and kick-off times will be communicated on Saturday 30 August.

Champions League matchdays

Matchday 1: 16-18 September 2025
Matchday 2: 30 September/1 October 2025
Matchday 3: 21/22 October 2025
Matchday 4: 4/5 November 2025
Matchday 5: 25/26 November 2025
Matchday 6: 9/10 December 2025
Matchday 7: 20/21 January 2026
Matchday 8: 28 January 2026

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