The UEFA Champions League is back.
With the league-phase draw set in stone, 36 teams will undergo an eight-game journey toward the knockout stages and, eventually, the final of the world's premier club soccer tournament.
Paris Saint-Germain brought the trophy to France for the first time ever last season, but repeating won't be easy given how other contenders have retooled.
Five of the Premier League's "Bix 6" clubs are also involved after Tottenham won the Europa League. Manchester United , who lost to Spurs, are not in any European competition this season.
So, who are the key teams to keep tabs on and how can you watch the games? Here's what to know for the 2025-26 UCL league phase:
How long is the Champions League league phase?
The eight-game league phase will begin on