Champions League: What happens next | OneFootball

Along with Eintracht, 28 other clubs have so far qualified for the 2025/26 league phase. An overview of the format, draw and dates.

Eintracht Frankfurt have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League. It’s the first time in the club’s history that the Eagles have qualified for Europe’s top club competition via their Bundesliga placing. It also means that the U19 team will take part in the UEFA Youth League. Eintracht featured in the 2022/23 season as reigning Europa League winners.

Over the last four years, Frankfurt have been involved in all three of the current European competitions – Champions League, Europa League and Conference League – and reached the knockout rounds every time. When are the 2025/26 Champions League draws?

League phase: 28 August 2025 Knockout phase play-offs: 30 January 2026 Round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final and final: 27 February 2026 In total, 29 of the 36 clubs for the 2025/26 league phase have already been confirmed.

Over the last four years, Frankfurt have been involved in all three of the current European competitions – Champions League, Europa League and Conference League – and reached the knockout rounds every time.