Record-Breaking Viewership for Women's Champions League 2025/26

The Women's Champions League 2025/26 season broke viewership records, surpassing 44.5 million viewers. Matches aired in 207 territories, with increased social media engagement and competitive balance improving the tournament's appeal. The final, hosted in Norway's Ullevaal Stadion, saw Barcelona triumph over Olympique Lyonnais.

The Women's Champions League achieved unprecedented viewership in the 2025/26 season, according to a UEFA report. The audience more than doubled, reaching 44.5 million, with the competition broadcast in 207 territories. Additionally, 30 free-to-air partners aired the final, marking the competition's most widely available title match.

Social media metrics also surged significantly, with video views increasing by 50%, impressions by 44%, and engagements by 16%. UEFA noted that nearly half of the matches were closely contested, with many decided by a single goal, reflecting the tournament's enhanced competitive balance.

The season concluded spectacularly on May 23, as Barcelona defeated Olympique Lyonnais in front of a sold-out crowd in Norway's historic Ullevaal Stadion. UEFA's Women's Football Director Nadine Kessler praised the event for setting a new benchmark in the women's club game.