The road to the Final starts here. Join the biggest live chat community for the League Phase and Knockout Rounds.
Join Match DiscussionDiscuss controversial red cards and VAR checks the moment they happen.
Analyze who makes the Top 8 and who falls into the playoff round.
Don't miss a beat. Follow concurrent matches in the multi-game thread.
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League continues the exciting "Swiss Model" format introduced last season. 36 teams compete in a single league phase, each playing 8 matches against different opponents (4 home, 4 away). Every goal counts towards the final table standings.
The top 8 teams in the league phase qualify directly for the Round of 16. Teams finishing 9th to 24th enter a two-legged playoff round to secure their spot in the knockouts. The losers of the playoffs—and teams finishing 25th or lower—are eliminated from Europe completely.
Whether you are supporting the title holders or an underdog story, FootyChat is the place to be. We cover every match week from September to May, including the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the Final.