Will Man City be allowed to play in the Champions League next season?

Manchester City's Champions League eligibility for the 2026-27 season remains viable despite the club being found guilty of financial breaches by the Premier League. The ruling, which City is actively appealing, currently has no direct bearing on their European qualification, as their current domestic charges do not automatically disqualify them from receiving a UEFA license delegated through the English football authorities.

Potential domestic sanctions such as points deductions could impact league standing, but City could still qualify by winning domestic cup competitions. Alternatively, UEFA could initiate separate disciplinary proceedings against Manchester City, echoing a 2020 financial fair play dispute where the club successfully overturned a two-year ban via the Court of Arbitration for Sport.