The stage is set for a new era in women’s football as the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup prepares to launch this October in China PR.
The groundbreaking competition will unite six continental club champions to battle for the prestigious global crown, marking a milestone moment for the women’s game.
Wuhan Hosts the Curtain-Raiser
The tournament begins on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with the opening clash at the Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Wuhan.
In this historic fixture, local side Wuhan Jiangda WFC, winners of the AFC Women’s Champions League, will face Auckland United FC, champions of the OFC Women’s Champions League.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström hailed the event as a defining moment:
“As Round 1 approaches, clubs’ fans, the media and football lovers around the globe are preparing to witness history being made. This tournament will bring together the best women’s clubs from every continent under the FIFA banner for the first time, offering a global stage to showcase excellence, elevate the women’s club game and inspire generations to come.”
The Road to the Final
Round 2 (December 2025): The winner of Wuhan Jiangda vs Auckland United will advance to face the champions of the CAF Women’s Champions League, who will be crowned in November.
Venue details will be announced soon.
Final Phase (28 January – 1 February 2026): The semi-finals, third-place play-off, and final will be staged at a centralised location to be revealed in due course.
The semi-final line-up is already shaping up:
The Round 2 winners will meet Arsenal WFC, current holders of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Gotham FC (USA), champions of Concacaf, will take on the soon-to-be-decided CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina winners.
A New Chapter for Women’s Club Football
The inaugural edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup will not only crown the competition’s first-ever winners but also serve as a powerful symbol of the growth, unity, and global reach of the women’s club game.
The event will take place ivery year that does not feature the FIFA Women’s Club World Cup, ensuring regular opportunities for clubs from all six confederations to shine on the world stage.
