In an attempt to help clubs maximise commercial opportunities, Fifa are introducing an annual global competition that will run either side of the Club World Cup.

The Champions Cup will involve six teams - the winners of each confederation - and will include seedings for the first two editions.

Champions from Asia and Oceania will meet in round one of the preliminary stage, with the winner meeting the African champions - who will host round two.

The Women's Champions League winners will enter in the semi-finals and face the winner of round two, which will be played on Wednesday, 28 January.

The Concacaf and Copa Libertadores Femenina champions will play each other in the other semi-final.

Europe, North America or South America will host the latter stages of the competition, with a decision on who to be made in June.

The final and a third-place playoff will take place on Sunday, 1 February.

The next two editions of the Champions Cup will happen in 2027 and 2029, with the Club World Cup starting in between.

Seedings for the second year of the Champions Cup will be based on performance in the 2026 edition.

July 2025: Uefa Women's European Championship

January 2026: Fifa Women's Champions Cup

January 2027: Fifa Women's Champions Cup

June 2027: Fifa Women's World Cup

July 2028: Olympic Games

2028: Fifa Club World Cup

January 2029: Fifa Women's Champions Cup