European Aquatics has officially released the full competition calendar for the 2025/26 Men’s Champions League season, which will once again conclude with the Final Four in Malta.
The campaign begins with the European Super Cup clash between Ferencvaros and Pro Recco on October 8, 2025. Just days later, Pro Recco will also feature in the opening matchday of the Champions League on October 14–15.
The format remains unchanged from previous seasons: a six-round Group Stage, followed by a six-round Quarter-Final Stage, culminating in the Final Four.
The 2026 Champions League Final Four will take place in Malta from June 11 to 13.
European Super Cup
October 8, 2025
Ferencvaros vs Pro Recco
Champions League Group Stage
- Matchday 1: October 14–15, 2025
- Matchday 2: October 28–29, 2025
- Matchday 3: November 11–12, 2025
- Matchday 4: November 18–19, 2025
- Matchday 5: December 2–3, 2025
- Matchday 6: February 10–11, 2026
Quarter-Final Stage
- Matchday 1: March 3–4, 2026
- Matchday 2: March 24–25, 2026
- Matchday 3: March 31–April 1, 2026
- Matchday 4: April 21–22, 2026
- Matchday 5: May 12–13, 2026
- Matchday 6: May 19–20, 2026
Final Four
June 11–13, 2026
Location: Malta
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