Champions League 2026/27 Warm Up Quiz
Get ready for a new season of Europe's top competition
With 36 clubs, a single league phase, and new managers in the dugouts, the 2026/27 Champions League is set to kick off. Test your knowledge of the format, this summer's changes, and the players to watch.
The 2026/27 Champions League — Everything You Need to Know
The 2026/27 Champions League will be the 72nd edition of European club football's greatest competition, and the third under the league-phase format introduced in 2024/25. 36 clubs compete in a single table, each playing 8 matches against different opponents drawn from four pots.
League Phase & Format
All 36 clubs compete in a single table — there are no groups. The top 8 qualify directly for the round of 16; teams placed 9th to 24th enter a two-legged play-off round to complete the round of 16 bracket; the bottom 12 are eliminated from the competition. The knockout rounds then continue through to the Grand Final, which will be played at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on June 5, 2027.
Storylines Heading Into 2026/27
The season arrives with fresh faces on the touchline: José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid 13 years after his first spell there, Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and Andoni Iraola takes over at Liverpool following Arne Slot's departure. On the pitch, Luis Enrique's PSG will chase a third straight title after winning in 2025 and 2026, led by 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé. Arsenal, runners-up in the 2026 final, will be looking to go one step further.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions per Warm Up game?
Each game features 30 questions randomly selected from a bank of 80. This means you can replay multiple times and discover new questions each time.
What topics does the Warm Up quiz cover?
It covers the new league-phase format (36 clubs, 8 matches each), the summer's managerial changes ahead of the 2026/27 season, and key players and results from the recent Champions League.
When does the 2026/27 Champions League league phase start?
The league phase kicks off on September 8, 2026, following the draw on August 27. The final will be played on June 5, 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.
How many clubs take part in the 2026/27 Champions League?
36 clubs contest the league phase, each playing 8 matches against different opponents. The top 8 qualify directly for the round of 16, 9th-24th enter a play-off round, and the bottom 12 are eliminated.