The UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) is back and bigger than ever, with the 2024 group stage promising to deliver some of the best football Europe has to offer. This year’s competition is packed with exciting storylines, from top clubs returning to the spotlight to several teams making history by reaching the group stage for the first time.
Even better, you can watch every match live and free on DAZN, making it easy for fans to follow all the action no matter where they are.
Group A: Heavyweights and a Turkish First
Group A is stacked with talent, featuring two of Europe’s top teams: Olympique Lyonnais, the most successful club in UWCL history, and VfL Wolfsburg, who return to the group stage after missing out last season. Joining them are AS Roma, who have steadily risen in Italian women’s football, and Galatasaray S.K., making history as the first Turkish club to ever qualify for the UWCL group stages.
Lyon and Wolfsburg will be looking to assert their dominance, but Roma and debutants Galatasaray could spring some surprises. It's bound to be an exciting group with plenty of drama.
Group B: A Battle of Giants and First-Time Contenders
Group B has everything you could hope for in a football competition. Chelsea FC, who have consistently been among the best in England, will face Real Madrid, one of Spain’s rising teams. The group also includes two historic firsts: Celtic FC become the first-ever Irish team to make the UWCL group stage, and FC Twente reach this level for the first time in their club’s history.
With Chelsea and Real Madrid likely to battle for the top spot, it’ll be fascinating to see how Twente and Celtic fare as they make their debuts on Europe’s biggest stage.
Group C: Arsenal and Bayern Face Off, Juventus Stun PSG
Group C promises high-quality football with a mix of elite teams and hungry newcomers. Arsenal FC return to the UWCL group stage after failing to qualify last season, and they’ll face off against Bayern München, a club with a long history of success. But perhaps the biggest story in this group is Juventus, who knocked out Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) — last season’s semi-finalists — in a dramatic qualifying round.
Also making headlines is Vålerenga, who have reached the group stages for the first time in their history. With a mix of experience and fresh faces, this group is wide open for surprises.
Group D: Barcelona Lead the Pack, Manchester City Return
FC Barcelona, the reigning champions and arguably the best women’s football team in Europe, headline Group D. They’ll be looking to defend their title and continue their dominance. But Manchester City are back in the group stage for the first time under the current format, and they’ll be determined to challenge Barcelona.
There’s also a lot of excitement around the newcomers in this group: Hammarby IF qualify for the group stage in their debut season, and SKN St. Pölten round out the group as they look to prove they can compete with Europe’s elite.
How to Watch: Live and Free on DAZN
The best news for fans? DAZN is streaming all UWCL group stage matches live and for free. With the competition’s biggest names and new rising stars battling it out on the pitch, you won’t want to miss a second. Whether you’re watching on your TV, laptop, or mobile, DAZN’s coverage ensures that you’re always in the heart of the action.
The group stage begins on the 8th and 9th of October, setting the stage for top-tier football action. With historic firsts, fierce rivalries, and high-stakes encounters, the 2024 UEFA Women’s Champions League is gearing up to be one of the most exciting seasons to date.