Every club in the Champions League 2023/24, from those you'd expect to, those you wouldn't
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We don't know every club in the Champions League 2023/24 just yet – but the list is starting to take shape, now, with qualification underway for the group stage
Not only that, there are plenty of sides across the continent who are qualifying for Europe's premier competition via their league position, with the top four teams in each of Europe's top four leagues all earning an automatic place in the tournament. From there, there are a few champions who get in, while a host of others will all take part in qualifying rounds that precede the Champions League beginning in September.
Next year will be the last edition of the Champions League group stage as we know it, with UEFA expanding it in 2024/25 to be a Swiss-style model in which all clubs will play another two fixtures. The Premier League should be looking at another place for that edition, too – but until then, here's every team that we know will be taking part in the UCL come next season…
Here's every club to have qualified for the Champions League group stage in 2023/24
Newcastle United will play in the Champions League for the first time in two decades (Image credit: Getty Images)
Pot 1
Manchester City (Champions League holders, 1st in the Premier League)
When is the draw date for the Champions League group stage 2023/24?
The Champions League group stage for 2023/24 will be drawn on August 31 2023.
When is the Champions League group stage 2023/24?
The Champions League group stage begins on September 19 and 20. The matchdays are as follows:
Matchday 1: September 19 and 20
Matchday 2: October 3 and 4
Matchday 3: October 24 and 25
Matchday 4: November 7 and 8
Matchday 5: November 28 and 29
Matchday 6: December 12 and 13
Where is the Champions League final in 2024?
The Champions League final in 2024 will be held at Wembley Stadium, London.
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
