The peak of European club football, the UEFA Champions League represents the pinnacle of world-class football. Starting in the depths of regular pre-season with its qualifying rounds and stretching through to the final day of continental club action, it remains among the game's most prestigious prizes.
With fixtures announced in the summer of 2024, and a road to glory mapped out for each club looking to get their hands on one of the world's most prestigious football trophies, fans can now start planning their Champions League trips. From North London to Barcelona, this year's Champions League will once again take fans all across Europe as they hope to witness a part of football history, but how can you get Champions League tickets?
GOAL walks you through everything you need to know, from where to buy them, to how much they'll cost, and what you can expect to see across the second half of the tournament, now the initial first stage table of the brand-new competition format has ben completed.
Where to buy UEFA Champions League tickets
Getty Images SportApart from the final, you cannot buy tickets for the UEFA Champions League directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition.
To purchase UEFA Champions League tickets, you must visit the individual club website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there.
In addition, you may be able to purchase tickets to fixtures through second-hand retailers, such as StubHub. If you want to buy tickets for the UEFA Champions League final, check UEFA's official channels for further information.
How much are UEFA Champions League tickets?
Getty Images SportThe price for UEFA Champions League tickets varies depending on a myriad of factors, including the clubs involved, the location of the fixture, and the round it takes place in. For example, a semi-final featuring Real Madrid or Arsenal would cost far more than a first stage game at Bologna.
The club will typically set prices for UEFA Champions League tickets at the start of a season for the league stage. If a team progresses to the knockout rounds, then prices may increase for certain fixtures, depending on opponent, location, and demand.
For those looking to go to the UEFA Champions League Final, tickets are sold through UEFA's official website, but only to those selected in a ballot. At the same time, most regular options may also only be available to season ticket holders and club members. Be sure to know what you are eligible to purchase when looking for tickets.
How do I enter the UEFA Champions League final ballot?
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League Final - that will be held at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany - is not yet currently open for applications but can be sourced on StubHub at some pretty eye-watering prices.
However, interested parties are advised to keep their eye on UEFA's official website for further information.
Who qualified for the UEFA Champions League?
AFPThe 2024-25 UEFA Champions League saw 36 teams compete in the new format league phase, where each club plays a total of 8 games in one giant leaderboard, which is 2 more than the old group stage format. At the end of these games, where every team plays a single match against another randomly selected one (eliminating the home and away games at this stage), the top 8 will automatically qualify for the next round. The other teams in positions 9 to 24 will enter a two-leg knockout round to halve the remaining teams in the competition to 8, who will then be paired up with the 8 that have automatically qualified.
True to its name, it is filled with several of Europe's biggest clubs, from title holders Real Madrid and Bundesliga winners Bayer Leverkusen, through to Serie A champions Inter Milan and famous winners like Liverpool.
Below, you can find the list of clubs that took part in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League.
2024-25 UEFA Champions League league phase teams
| Country | Club/s entered | Eliminated after Phase 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England (4) | Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Man City | |
| Spain (4) | Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona, Girona, Real Madrid | Girona |
| Germany (5) | Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart | RB Leipzig, VfB Stuttgart |
| Italy (5) | Atalanta, AC Milan, Bologna, Inter Milan, Juventus | Bologna |
| France (4) | Brest, LOSC Lille, AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) | |
| Austria (2) | FC Red Bull Salzburg, Sturm Graz | FC Red Bull Salzburg, Sturm Graz |
| Netherlands (2) | Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven | |
| Portugal (2) | Benfica, Sporting CP | |
| Belgium (1) | Club Brugge | |
| Croatia (1) | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | GNK Dinamo Zagreb |
| Czech Republic (1) | Sparta Prague | Sparta Prague |
| Scotland (1) | Celtic | |
| Serbia (1) | Crvena Zvezda | Crvena Zvezda |
| Slovakia (1) | Slovan Bratislava | Slovan Bratislava |
| Switzerland (1) | Young Boys | Young Boys |
| Ukraine (1) | Shakhtar Donetsk | Shakhtar Donetsk |
How to buy Liverpool tickets in the UEFA Champions League
Getty Images SportYou can purchase UEFA Champions League tickets to watch Liverpool through the club's official website or StubHub.
How to buy Manchester City tickets in the UEFA Champions League
AFPYou can purchase UEFA Champions League tickets to watch Manchester City through the club's official website or StubHub.
How to buy Arsenal tickets in the UEFA Champions League
Getty Images SportYou can purchase UEFA Champions League tickets to watch Arsenal through the club's official website or StubHub.
How to buy Aston Villa tickets in the UEFA Champions League
Getty Images SportYou can purchase UEFA Champions League tickets to watch Aston Villa through the club's official website or StubHub.
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