Champions Cup rugby returns Friday - here's all you need to know

How it works, who's back, and where to watch the Investec Champions Cup

The Investec Champions Cup & European Rugby Challenge Cup Launch. Pictured is (L-R) Racing 92’s Tristan Tedder, Toulon's Lewis Ludlam, Castres Olympique’s Tyler Ardron, Toulouse’s Blair Kinghorn, ASM Clermont Auvergne’s Rob Simmons, Stade Français' Francisco Gómez Kodela, La Rochelle’s UJ Seuteni and Union Bordeaux Bègles’ Joey Carbery. Pic:  ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

The 2024/25 campaign will be the 30th season of the European Champions Cup. In a repeat of last year's format, each club will play four matches in the pool stage against four different teams, two home, two away. 

The top four teams in each pool will advance to the Round of 16.