Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
On 23 May 2026, FC Barcelona won the UEFA Women’s Champions League by defeating OL Lyonnes at a sold-out Ullevaal Stadion in Norway, concluding the 2025/26 women’s club football season. UEFA Women’s Football Director Nadine Kessler praised the competition's evolution and highlighted the expansion of the women’s club football system, including the introduction of the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup to enhance competitiveness and domestic development among clubs and players.
The 2025/26 season marked a new era for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, retaining merit-based access but featuring a new league phase that increased tension, variety, and unpredictability. This format produced 54 unique matchups—more than double the previous season—and reduced the average winning margin by nearly a goal. Almost 49% of matches were decided by a single goal or ended in draws, while the number of comebacks rose to 33% from 11% the previous season, indicating greater competitiveness.
Audience engagement surged, with over 39.7 million viewers recorded before the final and estimates reaching 44.5 million after including the final. Broadcast coverage spanned 207 territories and included 28 free-to-air partners for the final, making it the most widely accessible UEFA Women’s Champions League final to date.