Arsenal Women will face Barcelona and Lyon in the league phase of the 2026-27 Women's Champions League after the draw in Nyon on 4 September 2026. The Gunners, who finished second in the FA WSL with 51 points from 22 games last season, will host Lyon, Benfica and HB Koge at the Emirates Stadium while traveling to face Barcelona, Paris FC and Inter Milan away.
What are Arsenal Women's Champions League fixtures?
Arsenal Women's home opponents in the league phase are Lyon, eight-time winners of the competition, Benfica and Danish side HB Koge, whom they defeated home and away in the 2021-22 season. Their away fixtures see them travel to Barcelona, the holders aiming to reclaim the title they won in 2025, Paris FC and Inter Milan. The match schedule will be confirmed by UEFA on Saturday 5 September with the first matchday played on 22 and 23 September 2026.
How does the Champions League format work?
The league phase features 18 teams divided into three pots of six, with each club facing two opponents from each pot-one home and one away. Arsenal Women were placed in pot one alongside Chelsea, while Manchester City were in pot three after winning the WSL title. The sixth and final matchday will take place on 16 December 2026, followed by knockout phase play-offs in February 2027.
What is Arsenal Women's current squad status?
Arsenal Women have signed France defender Élisa De Almeida from PSG for a fee just over £500,000, giving her the number 5 shirt. The 28-year-old centre-back made 154 appearances for PSG since 2021 and has 52 caps for France, including squads at Euro 2025 and the 2023 World Cup. Her arrival provides cover as Katie Reid continues her recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained last November.
Where can fans find updated information?
Supporters can check the upcoming fixtures on the fixtures page, review the full squad details via the squad section and monitor league performance through the standings hub. The team scored 53 goals and conceded 14 last season for a +39 goal difference, finishing four points behind champions Manchester City W.
