The 2016-2017 CEV Champions League is finally upon us! And not a moment too soon. The top professional clubs from all over Europe will compete to be crowned Kings of Europe!

Those who follow the Champions League regularly will know that this year's edition is starting far later than before due to changes in the format allowing every National Federation a spot in the competition. The Main Round is actually Round 4 - with eight teams who qualified through the first three rounds joining 12 previously seeded teams.