UEFA, Fanatics, Topps and Champions League debutants
2 September 2026
Champions League debutants will wear special one-off sleeve patches during their first appearance in the competition this season. After each match, the patch will be authenticated, incorporated into a unique Topps trading card and signed by the player.
Substitutes qualify only once they actually enter a match, while unused players must wait for their first appearance. UEFA and Fanatics are also set to extend their existing club competitions partnership by six years, taking the agreement through 2033.