Image via Getty UEFA has officially announced a major change to the Women’s Champions League, with the competition facing expansion and a brand new format starting in 2025.With the men’s tournament set to shift to a league table format next season, the UWCL will follow suit, increasing the number of teams to 18. The change comes after increased frustration from fans and clubs alike, with multiple big teams missing out on this season’s competition due to the current format. Arsenal, Juventus, Wolfsburg and Manchester United are amongst the big names that failed to progress to the UWCL group stage this season, prompting many to question if women’s football in Europe had outgrown the competition. In addition to a UWCL expansion, UEFA is launching a second women’s European competition commencing during the 2025/26 season. The details of this have not yet been revealed, the new competition is likely to mirror the Europa League. As the women’s game continues to grow in Europe and around the world, giving more teams a chance to compete is a natural progression for the sport. This continental women’s football overhaul just gave some of the football’s biggest names a new shot at silverware, as well as smaller teams a chance to show off on the European stage.