Archive · 13 Sep 2025
UEFA Champions League Rules Adjusted to Aid Squads
UEFA, the group that runs the Champions League, has changed the rules.
Now, teams can swap out one injured or sick player for another during the group stage.
This helps teams manage their players better and stops them from getting too tired.
The Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League have a limit of 25 players on a team's roster.
These changes aim to ease pressure on players and keep squads complete.
UEFA updated Champions League regulations.
Clubs can temporarily replace one injured or ill outfield player.
The change aims to balance squads and reduce player workload.
The rule applies before the sixth matchday.
Squads in UCL, UEL, and UECL are limited to 25 players.
- Who
- UEFA
- What
- Amended Champions League rules.
- When
- Announced on September 13, 2025.
- Where
- Switzerland
- Why
- To support squad balance and player workload.
- Regulation Change
- Allows temporary replacement of one injured/ill outfield player.
- Applicable Leagues
- Champions League, Europa League, Conference League
- Squad Limit
- Maximum of 25 players
- Purpose
- Balance squads and ease player workload.
- Implementation
- Before sixth matchday
- Source
- UEFA