The 2008–09 CEV Champions League was the 50th edition of the highest level European volleyball club competition organised by the European Volleyball Confederation.

24 teams will be drawn to 6 pools of 4 teams each.

The 1st – 2nd ranked and four with best score 3rd teams ranked will qualify for the Play-off 1/8 finals.

The 2 remaining 3rd ranked teams and the two 4th ranked teams with the best score move to CEV Cup.

The remaining 4th ranked teams are eliminated.