Women’s Champions League Fantasy Football Guide – UEFA.com
Unlock Your Inner Manager: A guide to UEFA Women’s Champions League Fantasy Football
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Published October 1,2025
What is UEFA women’s Champions League Fantasy Football?
For football fans seeking a deeper engagement with the UEFA women’s Champions League (UWCL),fantasy Football offers a compelling way to test your knowledge and strategic skills.The game allows you to assemble a squad of players and earn points based on their real-world performances during the competition. It’s free to play and provides a dynamic layer of excitement to each match.
Key Details for the 2024/25 Season
The 2024/25 season marks the continuation of this popular game, offering fans the chance to compete for prizes and bragging rights. The group stage began on October 16, 2024, and the final is scheduled for may 24, 2025, in Bologna, Italy. This provides a considerable timeframe for building and refining your dream team.
How Does Scoring Work?
Players earn points based on a variety of actions during UWCL matches. Scoring is thorough, rewarding points for goals (6 points), assists (3 points), clean sheets for goalkeepers and defenders (4 points), saves (1 point), and even positive pass completion rates. However, be mindful of deductions for yellow cards (-1 point), red cards (-3 points), and own goals (-3 points).
Building Your Squad: Rules and Restrictions
Each manager starts with a budget of €25.0 million to build a squad of 15 players. There are specific positional limits: a maximum of six players from any one club is allowed, and you must select at least one player from three different clubs. Your starting XI must include one goalkeeper, at least three defenders, at least two midfielders, and at least two forwards.
Transfers and Wildcards
Throughout the season, you’ll have the possibility to make transfers to improve your squad. managers receive one free transfer each gameweek. Unused transfers are carried over, up to a maximum of two. A “Wildcard” chip allows you to make unlimited transfers during a single gameweek, but it can only be used twice per season. strategic use of Wildcards is crucial for maximizing your points potential.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Keep a close eye on the key deadlines. The first deadline for team selection was October 15, 2024, ahead of the first matchday. Deadlines will continue to fall approximately one hour before the first match of each gameweek. Missing a deadline means your team will be locked in with the players you’ve selected, regardless of any last-minute changes or injuries.
Prizes and Competition
While the thrill of competition is a reward in itself,the game also offers prizes for top performers. Details regarding specific prizes are announced on the official UEFA women’s Champions League Fantasy football page. Managers compete in global and regional leaderboards, adding another layer of challenge and motivation.
Where to Play
You can access the game and create your team directly through the official UEFA website. The platform is user-kind and provides all the necessary tools and information to manage your squad effectively.