[[Image:UEFA-Women's Cup Final 2005 at Potsdam 4.jpg|thumb|250px|/|last=|first=|date=13 July 2005|website=|publisher=UEFA|access-date=25 October 2008}}</ref> It is the only international competition for European women's football clubs. The competition is open to the league champions of all UEFA member associations who run such championships; 46 of UEFA's 53 member associations have entered. The top eight associations may enter two teams, and the title holder is also entitled to an additional spot if they do not qualify through their domestic league. The first final was held in a single match final. Between 2003 and 2009, the final was contested in two legs, one at each participating club's home, but the single match was reinstated in 2010. The competition was known as UEFA Women's Cup until 2009.
French side Lyon hold the record with eight titles. VfL Wolfsburg hold the distinction of losing the most finals with four. Germany is the most successful member association with nine titles.
^"2021 Women's Champions League final: Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021. Due to current restrictions implemented by the local authorities in Sweden, the UEFA Womens' [sic] Champions League final will be played behind closed doors and therefore no tickets will be on sale.