Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
On 2 December 2023, the UEFA Executive Committee approved a new structure for European women's club football starting in the 2025/26 season. This includes a redesigned UEFA Women's Champions League and the introduction of a second European women's club competition. The decision follows extensive consultations with the European Club Association, national associations, leagues, and clubs, based on analysis and recommendations from the UEFA Women's Football Committee.
The revamped Women's Champions League will feature a single-league phase with 18 teams, increasing participation and creating a more competitive league stage where each match counts. The new second club competition will offer more teams the chance to compete in Europe and provide early-round Champions League teams another opportunity for success.
These changes align with similar updates in UEFA men's club competitions, also adopting a single-league format in the 2024/25 season. The new competitions aim to enhance competitiveness and participation while considering scheduling and player workload.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin underscored the organisation's commitment to women's football development, highlighting dedicated strategy and investment to expand access and raise standards. UEFA managing director of women's football Nadine Kessler called the milestone a step toward further professionalisation, reinforcing the Women's Champions League's stature and supporting domestic growth and a robust European football pyramid.