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New Champions League dates confirmed ahead of new season
<h4><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Prior to the 2022 World Cup, UEFA has announced significant changes to the Champions League campaign for 2022/2023.</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The tournament in Qatar is expected to have an impact on next season&#8217;s planning.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The first group-stage matches will now be played on September 6 or 7, one week earlier than usual, according to UEFA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The second round of matches is set to begin in a fortnight.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Group matches will last until November 1 and 2 – nearly a month earlier than a regular season.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Group matches will last until November 1 and 2 – nearly a month earlier than a regular season.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Last season, the final group stage matches did not take place until early December.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The final of the Champions League will take place on June 10, 2023, at Istanbul&#8217;s Ataturk Olympic Stadium.</span></p>