UEFA Conference League 155 Teams Begin July Leipzig Final Planned

The 2025/26 European football season features key tournaments across different levels and age groups. The UEFA Conference League returns for its fifth edition starting July 10, 2025, with 155 teams competing in the qualifying rounds, and the group stage draw set for August 29; the competition’s league phase begins in October. The UEFA Champions League, fresh off Paris Saint-Germain's maiden title, starts its qualifiers on July 7, with the group stage draw on August 28 and league phase kickoff mid-September. Meanwhile, the Southeast Asian football scene hosts the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup in Indonesia starting July 15, with matches at Gelora Bung Karno and Patriot Candrabhaga Stadiums, featuring teams divided into three groups and a knockout phase concluding by July 29. Additionally, the Euro 2025 women's tournament quarter-finals are underway in Switzerland, with notable matchups involving England, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, and others, highlighting strong contenders and emerging teams. These events collectively underscore a busy and competitive football calendar spanning club, regional, and international tournaments in 2025.