The Best Champions League League Phase Matches: How To Get Tickets
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- Ben Green
The Champions League League Phase features 144 games. And, with all due respect to the likes of LASK, Sabah FC and Viking, what we all want to see is the biggest teams go up against each other featuring the biggest stars.
And, if you are looking to attend these “Galactico” type matches, then the best way to get in can often be via the resale market.
We have highlighted 11 games below that are the stand-out matches in the Champions League League phase. They feature two of the biggest teams in Europe and will certainly be sold out.
Season ticket holders for the home side will be guaranteed seats. Then comes the members and if it gets that far some of the home teams may offer to non members too.
If you are an away fan looking to get to any of these Champions League matches you will need a vast amount of loyalty points. SeatPick filters by away tickets too on event pages, from all listings via reliable providers.
For these games, especially if you are going as a one-off, SeatPick provides you with the best options from the resale market.
SeatPick aggregates all the tickets available for the biggest football matches in Europe and helps you analyse which are the best options to see the football heavyweights play each other.
Champions League League Phase Best Matches: Key Takeaways
- Eleven fixtures stand out as the genuine must-see games of the Champions League League Phase, headlined by Real Madrid vs Inter Milan on September 8 and Arsenal vs Real Madrid on December 9.
- Average resale prices across these games range from £300 for Inter Milan vs Liverpool up to £1,323 for Arsenal vs Real Madrid, with some maximum listings topping £11,800.
- Starting prices span from just £86 for Inter Milan vs Liverpool to £513 for Arsenal vs Real Madrid, so even the biggest games have an entry-level option.
- SeatPick tracks live resale listings for every one of these matches, giving fans without season tickets, membership or loyalty points a route to the biggest nights in Europe this season.
All pricing data sourced from SeatPick resale listings in GBP as of August 30, 2026. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan, September 8, 2026
The first day of the Champions League features Jose Mourinho’s first game back as Real Madrid coach in Europe’s premier competition, against the side he won the treble with.
This should be an incredible occasion at the Bernabeu with both sides desperate to get off to a good start. Inter Milan will have their work cut out to stop Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
SeatPick listings for Real Madrid vs Inter Milan currently start at £132, with the average resale ticket priced at £476 across 5,375 tickets tracked on the market.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid vs Inter Milan | £132 | £476 |
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Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain, October 14, 2026
The current two-time European champions head to the expanded Etihad for a true battle between some of the best players on the planet.
Manchester City home matches are often cheaper than many big clubs in Europe on the secondary market, but this will be a massive-demand encounter.
Erling Haaland vs Ousmane Dembele. This has all the makings of a classic.
Tickets for Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain start from £144, averaging £696 across 3,834 available on SeatPick.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain | £144 | £696 |
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Paris Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona, October 20, 2026
Can anyone prevent PSG from winning three in a row? Perhaps Arsenal? Maybe Bayern Munich? Or FC Barcelona?
The Catalans have added World Cup-winning captain Rodri to their ranks and will expect to go further than the quarter-finals last season. Luis Enrique will be the subject of much pre-match attention as the current coach of PSG also won this competition with FC Barcelona.
Resale prices for PSG vs FC Barcelona start at £206, with the average ticket going for £422 out of 2,943 currently listed.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint Germain vs FC Barcelona | £206 | £422 |
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Bayern Munich vs Arsenal, October 21, 2026
Last season at the Emirates, Arsenal showed what they can do on the biggest stage when they saw off Bayern Munich 3-1.
Vincent Kompany’s side will be looking for revenge. Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz is a fearsome front three.
The Gunners have the best defence in Europe. The Allianz Arena will be at full volume for this one.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal tickets start from £279 and average £913, with 959 tickets tracked on the resale market.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich vs Arsenal | £279 | £913 |
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Manchester United vs AS Roma, November 3, 2026
A Champions League classic featuring two sides who will be looking to punch above their weight this season.
The Red Devils famously brushed aside the Italians 7-1 in 2007. Michael Carrick brought about a transformation at Manchester United last season but expecting big routs in the Champions League might be beyond them.
Old Trafford tickets for this one start at £120, with the average price sitting at £391 across 4,833 available on the resale market.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United vs AS Roma | £120 | £391 |
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Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund, November 24, 2026
The Emirates turned into a cauldron of noise in the Champions League last season. Arsenal won the Premier League after over two decades now.
For many Gooners the Champions League has become a priority after losing in last year’s final.
Arsenal have never won the European Cup/Champions League and this would be the defining moment for Mikel Arteta. Expect the Emirates to be full to bursting for the visit of Dortmund and the Gunners side well up for showing Europe that they can win this tournament.
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund tickets start from £300, averaging £949 across 4,394 tracked on SeatPick.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund | £300 | £949 |
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FC Barcelona vs Manchester City, December 8, 2026
Another classic full of world class players at the Camp Nou. Rodri plays against his former club with both sides looking to make their mark on the Champions League.
By this time there could also be plenty of permutations as the top eight start to take shape, adding a bit more spice to this fixture than the earlier gameweeks.
FC Barcelona vs Manchester City tickets start at £155 and average £650, with 1,803 tickets currently available.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| FC Barcelona vs Manchester City | £155 | £650 |
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Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan, December 9, 2026
Signal Iduna Park hosts a classic European fixture and the Yellow Wall will be keen for their side to show up against the Nerrazzuri.
Not only is Borussia Dortmund an iconic ground to visit but another of Europe’s football cathedrals featuring a home crowd baying for the three points.
Tickets for Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan start from £141, averaging £398 out of 1,073 listed on SeatPick.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund vs Inter Milan | £141 | £398 |
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Arsenal vs Real Madrid, December 9, 2026
Who can forget Declan Rice’s two free-kicks for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter finals of 2025?
Los Blancos and Jose Mourinho will be well aware of what Arsenal can do these days and this is another encounter that Gooners will be circling to see whether they can reach another final.
This is the priciest of the 11 standout fixtures, with tickets starting at £513 and averaging £1,323 across 5,503 tracked listings.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal vs Real Madrid | £513 | £1,323 |
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Inter Milan vs Liverpool, January 19, 2027
Liverpool have beaten Inter Milan the last three times they played, without conceding a goal.
The Reds could need the points in the final gameweek and as always will take plenty of supporters to the iconic San Siro.
This is the cheapest of the 11 standout fixtures, with tickets starting from just £86 and averaging £300 across 2,092 listed.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Inter Milan vs Liverpool | £86 | £300 |
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Manchester United vs Bayern Munich, January 20, 2027
There will be plenty of harking back to the 1999 Champions League final in the pre-match build up. Arguably the best ever played, with Manchester United coming from 1-0 to win 2-1 in the final seconds of the match.
This will be a big test for Michael Carrick’s side against a Bayern Munich attack that features three of the best players in the world. Perhaps though Bayern will have already secured progression to the round of 16 though?
Old Trafford tickets for the final gameweek clash start at £211, averaging £493 across 6,000 tracked, the largest supply of any of these 11 games.
| Event | Starting Price (£) | Average Price (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United vs Bayern Munich | £211 | £493 |
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Champions League League Phase Best Matches: Frequently Asked Questions
Which Standout Champions League League Phase Match Has The Most Expensive Tickets?
Arsenal vs Real Madrid at the Emirates on December 9 is the priciest of these 11 fixtures, averaging £1,323 with tickets starting from £513.
Which Of These Champions League League Phase Games Is The Cheapest To Attend?
Inter Milan vs Liverpool at the San Siro on January 19 is the most affordable, averaging £300 with tickets starting at just £86.
Can You Still Buy Tickets For Sold-Out Champions League League Phase Fixtures?
Yes. Once season ticket holder and membership allocations are exhausted, the resale market run by sites like SeatPick is the main route left for fans wanting a one-off ticket to these games.
How Much Do Champions League League Phase Tickets Cost For These Standout Games?
Starting prices across the 11 fixtures range from £86 to £513, while average resale prices sit between £300 and £1,323 depending on the match.
