Bayern to face Chelsea in Champions League opener | OneFootball

FC Bayern knows its schedule for the Champions League 2025/26. UEFA announced the exact timings for the league phase of the premier class on Saturday.

For the Munich team, the journey through Europe begins on September 17 with a home game against FC Chelsea and ends on January 28 with an away game at PSV Eindhoven.

The new mode brings it with it: Eight matches await Bayern, who will face opponents from seven different countries in the so-called league phase – including four absolute heavyweights of European football.

Highlight Matches in London and Paris

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The high-profile duels with Paris Saint-Germain (November 4) and FC Arsenal (November 26) – both away – are particularly in focus. The opener against the reigning club world champion Chelsea also promises a real blockbuster to start the international season.

Curious Travel Destinations Included

In addition to the top matches in England and France, a rather unusual opponent awaits Munich with the away game at Paphos FC in Cyprus (September 30). Added to this are traditional clubs like Sporting Lisbon, Club Brugge, and PSV Eindhoven, as well as the Belgian surprise participant Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Goal: Top-8 Placement for Knockout Round

In the league phase, the top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16. Teams in positions 9 to 24 must go to the playoffs. Bayern has the clear objective of qualifying directly for the knockout phase – with a strong opening program and a varied preliminary round.

Here is an overview of FC Bayern's CL matches:

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