Returning to the Champions League for a third successive campaign, Arsenal are aiming for ultimate victory in 2025/26, having been comprehensively defeated by titleholders Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s semi-finals, both at home and away.
The Gunners secured the runner-up position in the Premier League, finishing 10 points behind Liverpool. Their league phase matches included encounters with 2024/25 Champions League finalists Inter and Bayern Munich, who have claimed the title on six occasions.
Arsenal have consistently advanced to the elimination rounds in every Champions League appearance since the 2000/01 season.
Discover Arsenal’s match schedule, outcomes, and roster for the 2025/26 Champions League, along with an overview of the competition’s timetable.
Arsenal Champions League Matches & Outcomes 2025/26
Below is the status of Arsenal’s encounters and their results. They are set to compete against Sporting in the quarter-finals, with a potential semi-final clash against Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.
Each match of their last-eight encounter is scheduled to commence at 20:00 BST.
| Calendar Day | Adversaries | Phase | Outcome |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Sporting (H) | Quarter-final second leg | |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Sporting (A) | Quarter-final first leg | |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen (H) | Round of 16 second leg | W 2-0 (3-1 agg) |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Bayer Leverkusen (A) | Round of 16 first leg | D 1-1 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Kairat Almaty (H) | League phase | W 3–2 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Inter Milan (A) | League phase | W 3–1 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Club Brugge (A) | League phase | W 3–0 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Bayern Munich (H) | League phase | W 3–1 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Slavia Prague (A) | League phase | W 3–0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Atletico Madrid (H) | League phase | W 4–0 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Olympiacos (H) | League phase | W 2–0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Athletic Bilbao (A) | League phase | W 2–0 |
The complete tournament tree for the Champions League is available for viewing here.
Arsenal Champions League Timetable 2025/26
- Round of 16: March 10/11 & 17/18 2026
- Quarter-finals: April 7/8 & 14/15 2026
- Semi-finals: April 28/29 and May 5/6 2026
- Final: May 30 2026
Arsenal Champions League Roster 2025/26
This represents Arsenal’s List A Champions League roster, as enrolled starting from the round of 16 in February 2026.
| Role | Team Members |
| Goalkeepers | David Raya, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Tommy Setford |
| Defenders | William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Piero Hincapié, Gabriel Magalhães, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori |
| Midfielders | Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze, Christian Norgaard, Leandro Trossard, Noni Madueke, Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice |
| Forwards | Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus |
List B entries, consisting of players born after January 1, 2004, who have been qualified to represent the club for a continuous duration of two years since their 15th birthday, can also be submitted up until midnight before each contest.
England full-back Myles Lewis-Skelly is included in that group of athletes.
Clubs from England in the Champions League: The Reason for Six Teams
Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle all secured their spots as the leading five sides in the Premier League.
Five berths were allocated to English clubs because additional positions are granted according to Uefa’s co-efficient rankings. These rankings are determined by the collective displays of nations across European competitions over the course of a season.
Spurs secured entry by virtue of being Europa League champions, despite suffering defeats in 22 and triumphing in only 11 of their 2024/25 league games, ultimately finishing 17th.
Date of the Champions League Final?
The final is scheduled for May 30, 2026, at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. This stadium, inaugurated in 2019, serves as the venue for Hungary’s national team.
The arena was the setting for a thrilling 2022/23 Europa League final, where Sevilla defeated Roma on penalties after a one-all stalemate following extra time.
Viewing Arsenal’s Champions League Matches: Television Channels
TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video hold the exclusive live transmission privileges for the Champions League within the UK.
Amazon exercises its primary selection for Tuesday’s games, while all remaining fixtures are broadcast on TNT Sports. BBC Sport also possesses the privileges for broadcasting notable moments.
Online Streaming Options for Arsenal’s Champions League Encounters
The broadcasters provide specialized applications, enabling supporters to watch the games live: these include TNT’s Discovery Plus (transitioning to HBO Max from March 26), the Prime Video app, and BBC iPlayer.
These applications are accessible on a wide array of devices, such as smart TVs and gaming consoles.