The Champions League group stage usually starts in mid-September, after the qualifying rounds end and the official draw takes place at the end of August. The league-phase format, in which 36 teams play in a single table instead of groups, was introduced in the 2024/25 season and will remain in place for the 2026/27 season. The league phase spans a longer period than the old format. The official draw for the 2026/27 season took place on August 27, 2026, and the first matchday begins between September 8 and 10, 2026.
Ahead of the start of the 2026/27 league phase, here's all the information about buying Champions League Tickets.
In the past, the Champions League group stage included 32 clubs divided into eight groups, with four clubs in each group playing each other home and away. The top two from each group advanced to the round of 16.
In the 2024/25 season, the structure changed – and is now called the "league phase." Instead of being divided into groups, there is one league of 36 clubs, and each club plays eight matches against different opponents – four at home and four away. At the end of the eight rounds, the top 24 clubs in the table advance to the knockout stage, so it's the same central and familiar stage of the competition – just in a new format that promises more variety, more meetings between big clubs, and for fans – many more opportunities to buy Champions League tickets.
The Champions League group stage (or the "league phase") is one of the best times to book tickets to football matches abroad and enjoy European football at its best. On the TikTik website you can buy tickets easily and securely: choose your seats in the stadium, compare prices, and see all the match options by date and opponent.
Among other things, you can find on the site Real Madrid Tickets, FC Barcelona Tickets and Manchester United Tickets – three of the most in-demand clubs in the Champions League, which guarantee an electrifying atmosphere at every match. This is an experience every football fan must have at least once in their life.
If you want to enjoy a complete experience, TikTik offers recommended sports packages abroad. The packages are the most convenient and cost-effective way to enjoy football matches abroad, and they include a match ticket, a flight, and a hotel.
The packages are available for a variety of matches and destinations. That way you can enjoy both world-class football and a perfect getaway in one of Europe's beautiful cities. All that's left for you is to choose the match and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
Before you rush to book a Champions League ticket, it's worth knowing a few important points that can make your purchase smarter and safer:
TikTik lets you book Champions League tickets with peace of mind, with Hebrew-language customer service and support all the way to entering the match.
If you’ve been wondering when the Champions League group stage starts – the first matchday of the 2026/27 season begins between September 8 and 10, 2026, after the draw on August 27. Demand for the big matches starts early, and the best seats go first. If you haven’t secured your place yet – now is the time to book Champions League tickets through TikTik. Don’t miss the chance to be there when it happens – book, fly, and experience European football at its full intensity.
The draw took place on August 27, 2026, and the first matchday begins between September 8 and 10, 2026. The league phase will continue until the end of January 2027.
On the TikTik website you can buy Champions League tickets online, choose seats in the stadium, and compare prices between matches and clubs.
Absolutely. TikTik offers recommended sports packages abroad that include a match ticket, a flight, and a hotel – all at an affordable price.
For the Champions League league phase, which replaced the group stage from the 2024/25 season, you can book a ticket only or a package for matches from Tuesday, November 24, 2026, through Wednesday, January 27, 2027. On Tuesday, November 24, 2026, matches include Real Madrid (Real Madrid) vs PSV at Santiago Bernabéu (Santiago Bernabéu) and Arsenal (Arsenal) vs Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium (Emirates Stadium).
Book on the website or with a representative, and the service is in Hebrew.
Since the 2024/25 season, the Champions League has had no group stage. Instead, there is a single league phase with 36 teams, and this is also the format for the 2026/27 season.
You can read more about the competition itself on the page UEFA Champions League 2026.
In the league phase, each team plays 8 matches: 4 at home and 4 away. What happens at the end of the phase:
Shakhtar Donetsk (Shakhtar Donetsk) is playing its home matches this season at Stamford Bridge (Stamford Bridge) in London. You can book a ticket only for its match against Fenerbahçe on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, among others.
For example, among the matches you can book for Tuesday, November 24, 2026, and Wednesday, November 25, 2026:
There is also a separate page for Champions League 2026 matches.
TikTik (TikTik) is a privately owned Israeli company that has been operating since 1997, selling tickets to football matches in Europe, tickets to concerts and festivals abroad, and organized packages.
A package can be booked for, among others, Arsenal vs Real Madrid on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at Emirates Stadium, and Inter (Inter) vs Liverpool (Liverpool) on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, at San Siro (San Siro).
A package is a flight, hotel and ticket, bundled into one booking.
A date marked "not final" may change; anyone flying for it should check the final date before booking a flight.
Ticket only is entry to the event only, and you arrange the flight and accommodation yourself. A package is flight, hotel and ticket, packed in one order.
| What's Included | Ticket only | Package |
|---|---|---|
| Entry to the event | Yes | Yes |
| Flight | No, arrange on your own | Yes |
| Hotel | No, arrange on your own | Yes |
| How to book | Ticket in one order | Flight, hotel and ticket, packed in one order |
| Open now for booking on this page | 71 events | 21 events |
No. Since the 2024/25 season, it has been replaced by a single league phase with 36 teams, and this is also the format for the 2026/27 season.
In the league phase, each team plays 8 matches, 4 at home and 4 away.
The top eight advance to the Round of 16, and teams ranked 9th to 24th play in the playoffs.
Including on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, Tuesday, December 8, 2026, Tuesday, January 19, 2027, and Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
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