The world’s most famous club soccer competition gets underway in the middle of September, as the best teams from around Europe compete for supremacy on the continent. There is a competitive feel to the outright betting this year, and you can find the odds and our Champions League winner picks here.

Odds

TeamOdds
PSG+500
Liverpool+550
Barcelona+650
Man City+750
Arsenal+750
Real Madrid+800
Other Selections+1100 & Bigger

UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Information

StatInformation
DatesTuesday, September 16, 2025 – Saturday, May 30, 2025
Where Various Stadiums, Europe
How to WatchCBS/Paramount+

How Does The Competition Work?

For the second straight season, the Champions League will follow its revamped format.

The League Phase will see all 36 teams divided into four parts, with each team playing two opponents from all four pots in home and away matches.

The top eight teams will automatically secure their place in the knockout round, while teams finishing between ninth and 24th will compete in the playoffs for a spot in the knockout stage.

UEFA Champions League Winner Contenders

PSG

The reigning European champions are PSG, and undeniably, Luis Enrique’s side was the standout team on the continent in 2024-25.

The Parisians have added defensive quality to their side during the summer, and this youthful squad are likely to improve once again this term.

Enrique’s ability to get the best of his side is hard to overlook, and the coach’s excellent record in the Champions League also deserves huge respect.

Liverpool

Arne Slot ended his first season at Liverpool by winning the Premier League title. A huge overhaul of the squad has followed this summer, with Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Jeremie Frimpong all brought in.

Defensive issues have hindered Liverpool’s start to the new season, but those issues are likely to be ironed out by the time the Champions League gets underway.

A bold run is likely by the English champions, and there will be huge pressure on Slot following the money that has been spent this summer.

Arsenal

Arsenal have never won the Champions League, but Mikel Arteta’s side produced some excellent showings to reach the final four last term.

Ultimately, they came up short at the semi-final stage against PSG, but the Gunners have strengthened across the field during the summer.

Arsenal’s excellent defensive style of play suits the European competition, and there would be no surprise to see the North London club enjoy a deep run in the competition this season.

UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Outright Winner Pick

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona came up short in a Champions League thriller in the semi-final last season, but the youthful squad showed huge improvement throughout the previous campaign under the German.

Flick has added quality to the squad this summer, and the addition of Marcus Rashford could prove crucial in the European competition.

We expect Barcelona to enjoy another excellent season across all competitions, and they could add European success to their cabinet under the German.

Pick
Barcelona (+650)
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Alex Dudley
Alex Dudley

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