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UEFA modifies yellow card rules and stadium clock regulations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

UEFA modifies yellow card rules and stadium clock regulations

Summary

UEFA has introduced two important rule changes for the 2026-27 Champions League season. Players will now face suspension after receiving four yellow cards, increasing the threshold from three. Additionally, the organization has removed its restriction on stadium clocks, allowing time to exceed 45 and 90 minutes, a change already adopted in the Premier League. These alterations come as UEFA embarks on a new season, with the draw for the league stage scheduled for late August. The Champions League play-off round draw took place recently, confirming Celtic's matchup against LASK in their bid to reach the league stage.

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By the Numbers

•Yellow card suspension threshold raised to four cards
•Stadium clocks no longer restricted to 45 and 90 minutes
•Celtic will face LASK in Champions League play-offs
•Five English teams qualified for Champions League
•UEFA recently addressed FIFA's competition governance plans

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6:08 PMYahoo Sports — UEFA announces two Champions League rule changes ahead of 2026-27 season

What they're saying

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UEFA has announced two key rule changes for the 2026-27 Champions League season, with one impacting yellow cards and the other the long-standing restriction on stadium clocks
— Yahoo Sports

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