- UEFA confirms Champions League semi-final schedule for the 2025/26 season.
- First-leg matches will take place on April 28 and April 29.
- Return legs are scheduled for May 5 and May 6.
- The announcement comes ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals starting April 7.
UEFA has officially confirmed the 2025/26 Champions League semi-final schedule, even before the quarter-final stage begins, as Europe’s football governing body prepares the roadmap toward the final in Budapest.
The early announcement of the Champions League semi-final fixtures is aimed at helping potential semi-finalists manage their tight match calendars and travel plans.
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Several top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Sporting CP, are still in contention as the competition moves toward the decisive knockout rounds.
According to the schedule released by UEFA, the first legs of the semi-final matches will take place in late April.
On Tuesday, April 28, the winner of the Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool quarter-final tie will host the winner of the Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich clash.
The following day, Wednesday, April 29, the winner of the Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid all-Spanish quarter-final will face the winner of the Sporting CP vs Arsenal tie.
All matches are scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM CET.
First Leg Fixtures
• Tuesday, April 28: Winner of PSG/Liverpool vs Winner of Real Madrid/Bayern Munich
• Wednesday, April 29: Winner of Barcelona/Atlético Madrid vs Winner of Sporting CP/Arsenal
The second-leg matches will then take place the following week as the remaining teams battle for a place in the final.
Second Leg Fixtures
• Tuesday, May 5: Winner of Sporting CP/Arsenal vs Winner of Barcelona/Atlético Madrid
• Wednesday, May 6: Winner of Real Madrid/Bayern Munich vs Winner of PSG/Liverpool
The announcement also brings increased attention to the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals, which will begin on April 7 and April 8, with the return legs scheduled for April 14 and April 15.
By confirming the UEFA Champions League semi-final schedule early, the governing body hopes to avoid potential travel issues and broadcasting conflicts as clubs progress toward the final.
The 2025/26 Champions League final is set to be played at the iconic Puskas Arena in Budapest, where Europe’s top two clubs will compete for the continent’s most prestigious club trophy.
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