Key Dates for the 2023-24 Champions League Campaign

The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League is just around the corner, and football fans worldwide are marking their calendars. As the new league seasons kick off across Europe, the stage is set for thrilling matches and intense competition.

Last year, Manchester City, the English Premier League powerhouse, secured a historic treble by defeating Serie A's Inter Milan 1-0. Defensive midfielder Rodri's late second-half goal sealed their victory, along with their league and FA Cup triumphs.

While Manchester City aims to defend their title, a new group of formidable teams is preparing to challenge their reign. Here's everything you need to know about the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League:

When is the 2023-24 Champions League Draw?

Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 31, at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT. The much-anticipated group stage draw will determine the exciting matchups.

Who Are the Teams in the 2023-24 Champions League?

Let's take a look at the teams participating in this thrilling competition. The list includes renowned clubs from various countries, with six spots yet to be claimed through ongoing qualifying rounds:

England: Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle

Spain: Atlético, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Sevilla

Germany: Bayern, Dortmund, Leipzig, Union Berlin

Italy: Inter, Lazio, Milan, Napoli

France: Lens, Paris Saint-Germain

Portugal: Benfica, Porto

Netherlands: Feyenoord

Austria: Salzburg

Scotland: Celtic

Serbia: Crvena zvezda

Ukraine: Shakhtar Donetsk

What Are the 2023-24 Champions League Pots?

The Champions League pots determine the group compositions. Pot 1 includes the reigning champion (Manchester City), the Europa League winner (Sevilla), and the league winners of the top six leagues based on UEFA country coefficients.

The other pots are filled based on each club's coefficient. Each group will consist of one team from each pot, with no teams from the same country in a single group. Here's how the pots are organized:

Pot 1: Manchester City, Sevilla, FC Barcelona, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Feyenoord

Pot 2: Real Madrid, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig, Porto, Arsenal

Pot 3: Shakhtar Donetsk, Red Bull Salzburg, AC Milan, Lazio, Red Star Belgrade

Pot 4: Newcastle United, Union Berlin, Lens

Unseeded: Real Sociedad, Celtic

How to Watch the 2023-24 Champions League Draw?

You can catch all the excitement of the draw live from the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco by streaming it on UEFA.com.

What Are the 2023-24 Champions League Group Stage Dates?

Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar for the group stage matches:

Matchday 1: September 19-20, 2023

Matchday 2: October 3-4, 2023

Matchday 3: October 24-25, 2023

Matchday 4: November 7-8, 2023

Matchday 5: November 28-29, 2023

Matchday 6: December 12-13, 2023

Where Is the 2023-24 Champions League Final?

The prestigious final will take place at London's iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, June 1, 2024. With seven European Cup finals hosted at Wembley, this historic venue promises an unforgettable showdown.

Get ready for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League and witness the clash of Europe's top clubs as they compete for glory, honor, and the coveted Champions League trophy.