From the season-2027/28 Champions League will begin with the match with the participation of the current winner of the tournament. About it reports Thethletic.

According to the source, the match will take place on Tuesday, the rest of the first round meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.

This innovation is approved by UC3-a joint venture of the UEFA and the Association of European Clubs, as part of a tender for the purchase of media right for the five largest markets in Europe-the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain-from 2027 to 2033.

Earlier it was reported that UEFA could change the format of the World and Europe Championship.