how long is the uefa champions league season
UEFA Champions League
In its present format , the UEFA Champions League begins in late June with four knockout qualifying rounds and a play - off round . The 6 surviving teams enter the group stage , joining 26 teams qualified in advance . The 32 teams are drawn into eight groups of four teams and play each other in a double round - robin system . The eight group winners and eight runners - up proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in May . The winner of the UEFA Champions League qualifies for the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup . 
In its present format , the UEFA Champions League begins in late June with four knockout qualifying rounds and a play - off round . The 6 surviving teams enter the group stage , joining 26 teams qualified in advance . The 32 teams are drawn into eight groups of four teams and play each other in a double round - robin system . The eight group winners and eight runners - up proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in May . The winner of the UEFA Champions League qualifies for the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup .
In its present format , the UEFA Champions League begins in late June with four knockout qualifying rounds and a play - off round . The eight group winners and eight runners - up proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in May .
In its present format , the UEFA Champions League begins in late June with four knockout qualifying rounds and a play - off round . The eight group winners and eight runners - up proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in May .