The CEV Champions League is the top official competition for men's volleyball clubs from the whole of Europe. The competition is organised every year by the European Volleyball Confederation.

A total of 20 teams participate in the main competition, with 18 teams being allocated direct vacancies on the basis of ranking list for European Cup Competitions, and 2 teams from the qualification rounds.

20 teams take part in the League round where they are split into 5 groups. After each match the following points are assigned:

Each pool will be contested in a six-leg double round-robin home-and-away format. In each gender, the five pool winners and the three best-ranked pool runners-up will advance to the quarterfinals.

4 pairs are formed and two matches are held between teams in pair. Four winners qualify to the semifinals.

2 pairs are formed and two matches are held between teams in pairs. Two winners qualify to the final. Final is held in May.