Champions League holders to play standalone opening fixture from 2027

NAMPA / DPA
2025-10-13
London (PA Media/dpa) - The Champions League holders will play a standalone opening fixture at home from the 2027-28 season. The winners will play in the "marquee" fixture on a Tuesday night to kick off the Champions League, with the remaining opening-round games split across Wednesday and Thursday nights in the exclusive Champions League week. The change is part of a new strategy for the next broadcast cycle between 2027 and 2033, with further d......
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