
The Manchester City fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Champions League has been officially confirmed, setting the stage for another thrilling European adventure.
Manchester City exited the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League at the play-off stage leading to the round of 16, following a 6-3 aggregate defeat against Real Madrid.
Despite this early elimination, Pep Guardiola’s side remains among the top contenders for the new edition, thanks to the strength and depth of their squad.

The 2022/23 campaign stands out as the most remarkable season in Manchester City’s history, as the club lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy for the very first time after defeating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final held in Istanbul.
What is Manchester City’s group in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League?
Manchester City’s league phase includes eight strong opponents: Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Villarreal, Napoli, Bodø/Glimt, Galatasaray, and Monaco.

Manchester City fixture schedule for the 2025/26 Champions League
Round | Match | Date | Stadium |
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1 | Manchester City vs Napoli | 18 September 2025 | Etihad Stadium |
2 | Monaco vs Manchester City | 1 October 2025 | Stade Louis II |
3 | Villarreal vs Manchester City | 21 October 2025 | Estadio de la Cerámica |
4 | Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund | 5 November 2025 | Etihad Stadium |
5 | Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen | 25 November 2025 | Etihad Stadium |
6 | Real Madrid vs Manchester City | 10 December 2025 | Santiago Bernabéu |
7 | Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City | 21 January 2026 | Aspmyra Stadion |
8 | Manchester City vs Galatasaray | 28 January 2026 | Etihad Stadium |