Arsenal has drawn reigning champions Barcelona in the group stage of the 2026/27 Women's Champions League, setting the stage for an exciting season. The Gunners, who reached the semi-finals last year, will also compete against OL Lyonnes, Benfica, Paris FC, HB Koge, and Inter Milan across six matchdays from September 22 to December 16.

Chelsea has been matched with Paris Saint-Germain, OL Lyonnes, Roma, BK Hacken, Austria Wien, and OH Leuven, promising a challenging group phase.

Manchester City, the WSL champions, returns to the competition for the first time since 2024/25. They will face Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, BK Hacken, Austria Wien, as well as heavyweights Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

English Teams Fixtures

• Arsenal:

  • OL Lyonnes (H)
  • Barcelona (A)
  • Benfica (H)
  • Paris FC (A)
  • HB Koge (H)
  • Inter Milan (A)

• Chelsea:

  • Paris Saint-Germain (H)
  • OL Lyonnes (A)
  • Roma (H)
  • BK Hacken (A)
  • Austria Wien (H)
  • OH Leuven (A)

• Manchester City:

  • Paris Saint-Germain (H)
  • Bayern Munich (A)
  • Real Madrid (H)
  • BK Hacken (A)
  • Austria Wien (H)
  • Inter Milan (A)

Key Dates

• League Phase:

  • Matchday 1: September 22-23
  • Matchday 2: September 30-October 1
  • Matchday 3: October 28-29
  • Matchday 4: November 10-11
  • Matchday 5: November 18-19
  • Matchday 6: December 16

• Knockout Phase Play-offs:

  • First legs: February 3-4, 2027
  • Second legs: February 10-11, 2027

• Quarter-finals:

  • First legs: March 23-24, 2027
  • Second legs: March 31-April 1, 2027

• Semi-finals:

  • First legs: May 1-2, 2027
  • Second legs: May 8-9, 2027

The stage is set for a thrilling season as top teams clash in the pursuit of European glory.