It is still a long time ahead, but let’s quickly look at the most important dates for Fantasy Champions League 2023/24 season.
We will also look at the most important question for UCL Fantasy managers: When will UCL Fantasy 23/24 start?
When will UCL Fantasy 2023/24 start?
Fantasy Champions League launches during previous seasons:
- 2021/22: UCL Fantasy launched on 3 September – 11 days before the start of Matchday 1.
- 2022/23: UCL Fantasy launched on 11 August – 26 days before the start of Matchday 1 (and two weeks before the group stage draft)
- 2023/24: UCL Fantasy launched on 17 August (Thursday, but only on the App, and on the website the game was available a few days later) – 33 days before the start of Matchday 1, in the week when Third qualifying round replays were finished (Tuesday), 14 days before the group stage draw
Expected launch for the 2023/24 season:
So, we can assume, that in 2023/24 the UCL Fantasy will likely launch somewhere between 17.8.2023 – 9.9.2023.
It is a rough estimate based on previous seasons’ launches.
When Champions League 2023/24 Group Stage start?
The group stage of the Champions League 2023/24 starts on 19 September 2023.
Here are other important dates:
Champions League 2023/24 calendar
When UCL Fantasy matchdays for the 23/24 season are scheduled to be played?
Qualifying rounds:
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary round semi-finals: | 27 June 2023 |
| Preliminary round final | 30 June 2023 |
| First qualifying round | 11/12 & 18/19 July 2023 |
| Second qualifying round | 25/26 July & 1/2 August 2023 |
| Third qualifying round | 8/9 & 15 August 2023 |
| Play-offs | 22/23 & 29/30 August 2023 |
Group stage:
| Matchday | Date |
|---|---|
| Matchday 1 | 19/20 September 2023 |
| Matchday 2 | 3/4 October 2023 |
| Matchday 3 | 24/25 October 2023 |
| Matchday 4 | 7/8 November 2023 |
| Matchday 5 | 28/29 November 2023 |
| Matchday 6 | 12/13 December 2023 |
Knockout rounds:
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Matchday 7 (Round of 16 1st leg) | 13/14/20/21 February |
| Matchday 8 (Round of 16 2nd leg) | 5/6/12/13 March 2024 |
| Matchday 9 (Quarter-finals 1st leg) | 9/10 April 2024 |
| Matchday 10 (Quarter-finals 2nd leg) | 16/17 April 2024 |
| Matchday 11 (Semi-finals 1st leg) | 30 April/1 May 2024 |
| Matchday 12 (Semi-finals 2nd leg) | 7/8 May 2024 |
| Matchday 13 (Final) | 1 June 2024 |
Source: 2023/24 UEFA Champions League: Matches, draws, final
Champions League 2023/24 draw
When we will know groups and other matches? Here is the calendar of draws for UCL 2023/24 season:
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Group stage draw | 31 August 2023 |
| Round of 16 draw | 18 December 2023 |
| Quarter-finals draw | 15 March 2024 |
Source: 2023/24 UEFA Champions League: Matches, draws, final
