Thirty-six clubs will compete in the league phase, with each side playing four matches at home and four away.

Teams that finish in the top eight progress automatically into the Round of 16 in March. Those who finish ninth to 24th enter a two-legged play-off stage in February, with eight clubs progressing. Sides that finish 25th and below are eliminated.

During Thursday's draw, Chelsea were handed home games against Barcelona, Benfica, Ajax, and Pafos. Our away matches will see Enzo Maresca's side take on Bayern Munich, Atalanta, Napoli, and Qarabag.

And the dates and UK kick-off times for those eight matches have now been confirmed by UEFA.

Champions League fixtures

17 September 2025
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea
Kick-off: 8pm UK

30 September 2025
Chelsea vs Benfica
Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 8pm UK

22 October 2025
Chelsea vs Ajax
Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 8pm UK

5 November 2025
Qarabag vs Chelsea
Kick off: 5.45pm UK

25 November 2025
Chelsea vs Barcelona
Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 8pm

9 December 2025
Atalanta vs Chelsea
Kick-off: 8pm

21 January 2026
Chelsea vs Pafos
Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 8pm

28 January 2026
Napoli vs Chelsea
Kick-off: 8pm