UEFA Champions League
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Champions League betting odds and markets at Stake
The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of club soccer, featuring the world's top teams and global superstars. At Stake Sportsbook, we offer a wide array of Champions League betting markets. This includes moneylines on individual games, outright bets on the eventual champion, and other options for football bettors. Sportsbook bettors can take advantage of promotions like odds boosts and live streaming options.
Keep reading to learn about key dates, betting options, and how to bet on the current Champions League season at Stake.
What is the UEFA Champions League?
The UEFA Champions League is an annual competition to decide the best club soccer team in Europe. It brings together the top-performing teams from throughout Europe from the previous season. Participating teams compete in the Champions League alongside their domestic leagues.
How the Champions League league phase format works
The Champions League league phase features 36 teams. Some teams qualify for the league phase automatically, while others go through several rounds of qualifying playoffs to be among the final 36 participants. During the league phase, each team plays 8 games against 8 different opponents. Starting with the 2024-25 season, the Champions League format changed, with no more groups during the league phase. Instead, all 36 teams compete against one another in a single Champions League table.
How teams qualify for the knockout phase
After each team has played 8 games, the top 8 teams in the table advance to the Round of 16. Teams ranked 9-24 qualify for the knockout phase playoffs. Teams 9-16 are seeded and play one of the teams ranked 17-24, the unseeded teams. The winners of the two-leg playoff also reach the Round of 16 and are paired against one of the teams that finished in the top 8.
Champions League 2026/27 dates and key stages
The qualifying rounds for the 2026/27 Champions League began in July 2026. The final playoff round took place in late August, after which the 36 teams in the league phase were confirmed. Champions League fixtures for the league phase begin on September 8, 2026. The league phase has 8 matchdays, culminating in Matchday 8 on January 27, 2027.
The knockout phase playoffs will be played between February 16 and February 24. The Round of 16 is scheduled between March 9 and March 17. The quarterfinals will be played between April 6 and April 14. The semifinals will be played between April 27 and May 5. The 2026/27 Champions League final is set for June 5, 2027, at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Champions League 2026/27 outright winner odds at Stake
A Champions League outright winner bet is a wager on the winner of the competition. Ahead of the 2026/27 Champions League, two-time defending champion PSG has the shortest Champions League winner odds. Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid are also among the top favourites. Champions League fans can find more insight and betting tips about the Champions League season on our expert UCL picks blog.
Champions League top scorer and season-long outright markets
In addition to betting on the winner of the competition, there are other long-term Champions League betting markets. For example, you can bet on the Champions League top scorer during the season. It’s also possible to bet on which teams will make the final, the home nation of the winning team, or a team’s final position in the league phase.
Soccer bets explained: 1x2, over/under and both teams to score
For individual games, Stake offers Champions League odds for several betting markets. Here are some of the common types of wagers for Champions League matches:
1x2 Betting: Betting on soccer matches, including Champions League match odds, has 3 possible outcomes, allowing sportsbook bettors to make a moneyline bet on either team to win or the match to end in a draw.
Over/Under: This bet pertains to the total goals scored in a game. Football bettors wager on whether the total is over or under the given number, typically 2.5 or 3.5 goals.
Both teams to score: This wager pays if both teams score at least one goal in a game.
Draw no bet: Since matches can end in a draw, football bettors may choose to void their pick if the match ends in a draw.
Double chance: With three possible outcomes in soccer matches, football bettors can place wagers on two of the three possible outcomes. For example, a bet on Team A winning or a draw wins unless Team B wins. Double-chance bets pay less because they are more likely to win.
Correct score: Sportsbook bettors can place wagers on the exact final score of a game.
Asian handicap: This type of bet involves a spread, taking away the draw as an option. For example, if a team is favoured by 1.5 goals, they must win by at least 2 goals; otherwise, the underdog will win the bet.
Winning Method: During the knockout stages, the method of winning becomes an option, as matches can end after 90 minutes or be decided in extra time or penalties.
How to bet on the Champions League at Stake
Champions League fans can follow a few simple steps to follow to start betting on the Champions League:
If you don’t have a Stake Sportsbook account, sign up for one.
Check your funds and, if needed, make a deposit on stake using either local currency or cryptocurrencies.
Click on the Soccer tab and choose UEFA Champions League to see a full list of available betting markets.
Choose the game you want to bet on or the outright wager you wish to make.
Check the odds and payout of your wager before making it official.
Consult Stake’s sports betting guide to learn more about betting odds and payouts. Always bet responsibly and follow the responsible betting tips outlined in our Stake Smart Guidelines.
How to live stream Champions League matches and bet in-play at Stake
For selected Champions League matches, you can watch a free live stream on the Stake platform. Once a game begins, you’ll be able to click on the stream icon to start watching it live. This will help you track your pre-game wagers and consider an early payout based on how the game plays out.
Watching a live stream on the Stake platform also helps with live betting. Once a game begins, you can make in-play wagers. Just remember that Champions League match odds can change quickly, so consider setting Stake limits.
Champions League promotions at Stake
Before placing a bet at Stake, you should always check our sports betting promotions to see if any apply to your wager. For soccer, you might be able to find an odds boost or utilise the 90th-minute payout promotion.
You can also consider joining Stake’s VIP Club. Members receive extra perks like reload and rakeback bonuses, plus access to a VIP host.