The new Champions League season is here and with it new teams, new kick-off times and a new chance for the Bundesliga. What do I need to know about this season's Champions League? The Champions League group stage makes history by setting new distance records, as Europe's biggest tournament grows into the continent's furthest corners. It's also worth noting that the 2026 World Cup will start just 12 days after the Champions League final. The Europa League Final is in Istanbul on May 20, 2026, and the women's Champions League final will be in Oslo on May 22, 2026.