The dates and kick-off times for our eight UEFA Champions League league phase matches have been confirmed.
Thirty-six clubs will compete in the league phase, with each side playing four matches at home and four away.
Teams that finish in the top eight progress automatically into the Round of 16 in March. Those who finish ninth to 24th enter a two-legged play-off stage in February, with eight clubs progressing. Sides that finish 25th and below are eliminated.
During Thursday's draw, Chelsea were handed home games against Barcelona, Benfica, Ajax, and Pafos. Our away matches will see [Enzo Maresca](/en/teams/profile/enzo-maresca)'s side take on Bayern Munich, Atalanta, Napoli, and Qarabag.
And the dates and UK kick-off times for those eight matches have now been confirmed by UEFA.
Champions League fixtures
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17 September 2025
**Bayern Munich vs Chelsea**
Kick-off: 8pm UK
30 September 2025
**Chelsea vs Benfica** Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 8pm UK
22 October 2025
**Chelsea vs Ajax** Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 8pm UK
5 November 2025
**Qarabag vs Chelsea**
Kick off: 8pm UK
25 November 2025
**Chelsea vs Barcelona** Stamford Bridge
**Kick-off**: 8pm
9 December 2025
**Atalanta vs Chelsea**
Kick-off: 8pm
21 January 2026
**Chelsea vs Pafos** Stamford Bridge
Kick-off: 8pm
28 January 2026
**Napoli vs Chelsea**
Kick-off: 8pm