Inter Milan: UEFA Champions League 2025–26 Fixture List
The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League marks a new chapter for Inter Milan after their heartbreaking 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s final at the Allianz Arena.
Drawn in Pot 1, the Nerazzurri will begin their campaign with a historic clash against Ajax and face a demanding schedule featuring Liverpool, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, and more.
Inter will play eight fixtures — four at the San Siro and four away — between September and January.
With only the top eight of the 36-team league advancing directly to the Round of 16, every point will be crucial as Inter aims to avoid the playoff route and reassert itself on Europe’s biggest stage.
Inter Milan Champions League Fixtures 2025/26: League phase
All matches are scheduled to kick off at 21:00 CET, unless otherwise noted.
- Matchday 1 – 17 September 2025: Ajax (Away)
- Matchday 2 – 30 September 2025: Slavia Praha (Home)
- Matchday 3 – 21 October 2025: Union SG (Away)
- Matchday 4 – 5 November 2025: Kairat Almaty (Home)
- Matchday 5 – 26 November 2025: Atlético Madrid (Away)
- Matchday 6 – 9 December 2025: Liverpool (Home)
- Matchday 7 – 20 January 2026: Arsenal (Home)
- Matchday 8 – 28 January 2026: Borussia Dortmund (Away)
Key Matches to Watch
- Inter vs Liverpool (9 December, San Siro) – A clash of European heavyweights.
- Inter vs Arsenal (20 January, San Siro) – Premier League opposition in a decisive late fixture.
- Borussia Dortmund vs Inter (28 January, Away) – A tough trip to Germany to close the league phase.
UEFA Champions League 2025/26 – Knockout Phase Fixtures
- Play-offs: 17/18 & 24/25 February 2026
- Round of 16: 10/11 & 17/18 March 2026
- Quarter-finals: 7/8 & 14/15 April 2026
- Semi-finals: 28/29 April & 5/6 May 2026
- Final: 30 May 2026 at the Puskás Aréna, Budapest
UEFA Champions League 2025/26 – Draw Dates
- First Qualifying Round draw: 17 June 2025
- Second Qualifying Round draw: 18 June 2025
- Third Qualifying Round draw: 21 July 2025
- Play-off draw: 4 August 2025
- League Phase draw: 28 August 2025
- Knockout Phase Play-off draw: 30 January 2026
- Round of 16, Quarter-final, Semi-final & Final draws: 27 February 2026
Inter Milan in the Champions League 2025/26
When does Inter Milan start their 2025/26 Champions League campaign?
– Inter begin their journey on 17 September 2025 with an away clash against Ajax in Amsterdam.
How many Champions League fixtures will Inter Milan play in the league phase?
– Inter will play eight matches in the league stage (four home and four away) between September 2025 and January 2026.
What is the format of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League?
– The competition features a 36-team league phase. Each club plays eight different opponents. The top 8 teams qualify directly for the Round of 16, while those finishing 9th–24th enter the playoff round. Teams finishing 25th or lower are eliminated.
Who are Inter Milan’s toughest opponents in the league stage?
– Inter face several European giants, including Liverpool, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund, alongside Ajax, Slavia Praha, Union SG, and Kairat Almaty.
When is the 2026 UEFA Champions League final?
– The 2026 Champions League final will be held on 30 May 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
How did Inter Milan perform in last season’s Champions League?
– Inter Milan reached the 2024/25 Champions League final but suffered a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
Can Inter Milan qualify directly for the Round of 16?
– Yes. If Inter finish in the top eight of the league standings, they will advance straight to the Round of 16. Otherwise, finishing between 9th and 24th means entering a two-legged knockout playoff.