Prior to the 2022 World Cup, UEFA has announced significant changes to the Champions League campaign for 2022/2023.
The tournament in Qatar is expected to have an impact on next season’s planning.
It will be the first time the Champions League has been held in the middle of a European season, after FIFA granted permission for it to be held in November and December.
The first group-stage matches will now be played on September 6 or 7, one week earlier than usual, according to UEFA.
The second round of matches is set to begin in a fortnight.
Group matches will last until November 1 and 2 – nearly a month earlier than a regular season.
Group matches will last until November 1 and 2 – nearly a month earlier than a regular season.
Last season, the final group stage matches did not take place until early December.
The round of 16 matches will be played between the weeks of February 14 and 21, with the return legs scheduled for the weeks of March 7 and 14.
The quarter-finals will be held on April 11/12 and April 18/19, with the final four taking place on May 9/10 and May 16/17.
The final of the Champions League will take place on June 10, 2023, at Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium.